Videos tagged with Tom Countryman

This video discusses the breakdown of the Arms Trade Treaty negotiations at the UN on July 27, 2012. The US delegation, led by Tom Countryman, effectively halted the process by stating more time was needed to get it right, indicating a lack of consensus. This move was seen as a significant victory for gun rights advocates, as it pushed off contentious issues like civilian firearm ownership and ammunition. Several other countries, including Russia, Canada, and North Korea, also signaled their non-support for the draft treaty, further contributing to its stalled status. The future of the treaty now rests with the General Assembly, with potential for renewed discussions in late October or early November 2012.