UN Adopts Resolution to Restrict SALW

UN Security Council Adopts Australian Resolution to Restrict Illicit Small Arms Trade

The United Nations Security Council, on Thursday, passed an Australia-sponsored landmark resolution seeking to restrict trade and distribution of illicit small arms and weapons. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop presided over the debate on the resolution. The resolution got an overwhelming 14 yes votes, with no country voting against and the lone dissenter, Russia, deciding to abstain.