Sierra Leone Joins Chemical Weapons Treaty

Sierra Leone last week formally joined the Chemical Weapons Convention, according to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (see GSN, Sept. 28).

Sierra Leone submitted its instrument of ratification to the United Nations on Sept. 30, and the treaty’s provisions will enter into force for the country on Oct. 30.  To date, 166 countries have joined the treaty (OPCW release, Oct 1).

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