Tanzania Joins Test Ban Treaty

Tanzania yesterday signed and ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, according to the CTBT Organization (see GSN, Sept. 29). 

The country is home to a radionuclide station at the city of Dar es Salaam that is part of a global network used to monitor compliance with the treaty. 

To date, 119 countries have ratified the agreement, including 33 of the 44 nations whose ratifications are necessary for the treaty to enter into force (CTBT Organization release, Oct. 1).

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