Convention on Conventional Weapons
Coverage of Convention on Conventional Weapons in the Nexus archive.
- UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on ‘killer robot’ weapons systems
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross intensified a joint appeal for countries to restrict or ban autonomous weapons systems, warning that risks have greatly escalated. They stated that the rapid development of this technology has strained international rules, leading them to urge action through negotiators meeting in Geneva on the Convention on Conventional Weapons. The organizations stressed that protection for civilians is crucial as such weapon systems are already developing.
- UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross issued an urgent joint call for global regulations or bans on autonomous weapons systems, known as killer robots. The organizations warn that rapid technological development has intensified risks and strained existing international rules. They emphasize the need for binding legal rules through upcoming talks in Geneva to protect civilians.