International agreement safeguarding nuclear facilities enters into force

International agreement safeguarding nuclear facilities enters into force Moscow (Sputnik) May 10, 2016 - The 2005 amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) makes it legally binding for the states to establish, implement and maintain an appropriate physical protection of nuclear material and facilities under their jurisdiction. New rules strengthening the security of nuclear materials around the globe entered into force on Sunday after 11 years of negot ... more

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