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25 July 2008

In Afghanistan, aid is threatened by the gun

The worsening security situation in Afghanistan is reducing the ability of humanitarian agencies to deliver life-saving assistance to vulnerable communities, according to a report by IRIN.

18 July 2008

Landslide vote sets UN gun talks back on track

IANSA welcomed the resurrection of the UN small arms process on 18 July, as states strengthened their commitment to work together to curb the illicit trade in small arms. 134 states voted for the outcome of the Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms. No state voted against it. Iran and Zimbabwe abstained.

15 July 2008

Emmanuel Jal at the UN Biennial Meeting of States

Sudanese singer Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier, spoke about his experiences on a panel discussion at the UN Biennial Meeting of States (BMS) on small arms, 14-18 July 2008.

4 July 2008

Timor-Leste: No guns for civilians, says parliament

The parliament of East Timor has resisted the weakening of the country’s gun laws by rejecting a draft law that would authorise civilian licenses for firearms. Under the current law, only police and military forces are permitted to possess firearms.