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| Site Additions: March 2006 |
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31 March
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West Africa: Charles Taylor arrested for war crimes
Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia, was extradited to Sierra Leone from Nigeria on 29 March. The Special Court for Sierra Leone has charged Taylor with war crimes, including supporting armed groups during the conflict in Sierra Leone. |
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International Criminal Court arrests Congo warlord
IANSA applauds the arrest of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, leader of the armed rebel group L’Union des Patriotes Congolese (UPC) from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is the first arrest for the International Criminal Court (ICC). |
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Japan donation to Liberia
The Informer reports that Japan has donated $2 million to the UNDP Weapons for Development project in Liberia. |
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Eastern Europe Security Bulletin
The latest issue of the Eastern Europe Security Bulletin from the PIF Center is available. |
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| 20 March |
IANSA presentation to the UN Security Council
IANSA members addressed the UN Security Council on 16 March, at the invitation of the current president, Argentina. IANSA Director Rebecca Peters was joined by Charles Nasibu from the Congolese disarmament network (RECAAL), Cate Buchanan of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva, and Brian Wood from Amnesty International. |
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Russian campaigner threatened: urgent action needed
Leaflets inciting violence against human rights defender Boris Maksovich Kreindl and his family have been distributed in the city of Tomsk, including at the building where he has his office. Those responsible are believed to be people who object to his campaigning on behalf of Roma.
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Middle East: Support for stronger gun laws
Over 80% of young people across the Middle East want stricter state controls on private gun ownership, according to a new report by the Middle East North Africa Network on Small Arms (MENAANSA).
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International Women's Day (8 March): Events in 17 countries
Wednesday 8 March is International Women's Day (IWD), an opportunity to raise awareness of the links between gender and gun violence. |
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