Disarmament is not just an idle promise; it is also a commi… - Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

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Disarmament is not just an idle promise; it is also a commitment under article 26 of the Charter of the United Nations.

Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

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Alfred Maurice de Zayas (born May 31, 1947, Havana, Cuba) is an American lawyer, writer, historian, an expert in the field of human rights and international law, a peace activist, President of PEN International Centre Suisse romand (2006-09 and 2013-17), United Nations Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order (also known as Special Rapporteur 2012-2018), appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Professor of International Law.

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Disarmament is not just an idle promise; it is also a commitment under article 26 of the Charter of the United Nations. - Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

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