Seychelles Ratifies Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

The Seychelles deposited its instrument of ratification for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty on Tuesday, according to the CTBT Organization (see GSN, April 14). To date, 171 countries have signed the pact and 112 have ratified it, including 32 of the 44 nations whose ratifications are necessary for the treaty to enter into force (CTBT Organization release, April 15).

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