Guns Out of Control: the continuing threat of small arms

Submitted by crinadmin on Mon, 22/05/2006 - 05:29

The subject of small arms and light weapons has been covered in great detail in numerous studies and is an issue of concern for the United Nations, as well as a wide range of international nongovernmental organisations, think-tanks and government agencies.

The aim of this In-Depth is thus not to attempt to challenge the wealth of material that is available, but rather to provide the reader an overview of the critical issues. It also includes 13 frontline reports from IRIN journalists, interviews with experts in the field and those who have directly experienced the human impact of small arms, and links to further information.

More information

IANSA: Bringing the Global Gun Crisis Under Control (May 2006)
UN: Small Arms Report of UN Secretary General (March 2006)
MENAANSA: Perceptions about Guns and Community Security - Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon and Sudan (February 2006)

pdf: http://www.irinnews.org/webspecials/small-arms/default.asp

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IRIN News

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http://www.irinnews.org/webspecials/small-arms/default.asp

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Please note that these reports are hosted by CRIN as a resource for Child Rights campaigners, researchers and other interested parties. Unless otherwise stated, they are not the work of CRIN and their inclusion in our database does not necessarily signify endorsement or agreement with their content by CRIN.