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ArmsNetAfrica is a web portal that presents a variety of resources, documents, events and links on armed violence (and its reduction), arms proliferation, arms control and disarmament in Africa. ArmsNetAfrica is intended to be a reference tool for policy makers, researchers, journalists and civil society activists working on these issues. It is hosted by the Arms Management Programme (AMP) of the Institute for Security Studies. AMP welcomes contributions and partners wishing to play a role in the development of the site.
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Search the database of weapons found in Africa with identification marks and characteristics including ammunition.
WMD Africa News: 04-05 February 2010
WMD Africa News: 03 February 2010
Montenegro Ratifies Convention on Cluster Munitions 01 February 2010
Montenegro: Ratification (Depositary Notification)
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English: http://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/CN/2010/CN.33.2010-Eng.pdf
WMD Africa News: 02 February 2010
UNIDIR Seminar: Non-State Actors and the Arms Trade Treaty Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities, 25 November 2009
Seminar Summary Report
On 25 November 2009, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) held a lunchtime seminar entitled “Non-State Actors and the Arms Trade Treaty Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities”. The seminar was organized as part of UNIDIR’s activities to support discussions on the international initiative on anArms Trade Treaty (ATT).
SARPCCO PILOT COURSE ON SALW (01-28 FEB)
Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) small arms and light weapons training course - Pretoria, South Africa, 01 - 28 February 2010.
Special Event: Closing in on entry-into-force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions
VENUE: UN Headquarters New York, Conference Room 4
A major effort is underway by governments, civil society and international organizations to promote signature and ratification of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The event will give the opportunity for other States to provide updates on their efforts relative to the Convention.