IAEA Additional Protocols

Treaty Update

The International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors Sept. 20 approved an additional protocol to Botswana's safeguards agreement with the agency, opening the way for signature and its eventual entry into force. On Sept. 22. the board also approved an additional protocol for Malaysia. In total. 112 nations have been given board approval for their additional protocols. On Sept. 22. Singapore and Thailand signed additional protocols, bringing the total number of signatories to 104. Protocols have entered into force for 69 states. Additional protocols allow for more intrusive inspections within states to ensure that no clandestine nuclear weapons activities are taking place.