Arms control and disarmament

Growing populations, established criminal networks and thriving gangs make these cities the perfect market for smugglers.

Surrounded by countries in conflict, the cross-border area has become a hub for gun-running.

The protocol provides the means to tackle cattle rustling and related crimes, but no countries have ratified it.

More guns mean more attacks – but communities see small arms as vital for their protection against bandits.

This report outlines lessons learned on mitigating the risks and harnessing the benefits of these groups.

With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire.

This report examines the key demand factors, actors and markets at the core of the illicit proliferation of SALW in the Sahel.

Lessons on incentivising former fighters and associates to disengage can be useful to other affected countries.

Lessons on incentivising former fighters and associates to disengage can be useful to other affected countries.

This seminar explores the nexus between armed groups and illegal economic activities, focusing on Benin and Mali.

This seminar explores the nexus between armed groups and illegal economic activities, focusing on Benin and Mali.

Conflict prevention and management strategies in the region must address arms trafficking.