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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - August 2023

The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

Country Topic Source
  Canada Canada turns to nuclear after 30-year pause amid demand surge The Japan Times - Home
  China Japanese eateries in China fear ruin as Fukushima water discharge looms Reuters | Breaking International News & Views
  IAEA Update 176 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Missions Highlight Potential of Research Reactors for Innovative Nuclear Energy Solutions International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA/Lithuania IAEA Mission Says Lithuania’s Siting Plans for Deep Geological Disposal for Radioactive Waste are Safe, Sees Areas for Improvement International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA/US Nuclear Sites at Risk and the IAEA's Seven Pillars Homepage - U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna
  Japan EU, Norway, Iceland end nuclear accident-related import controls on Japan food NHK
  Kenya Kenya gets nod to host regional training programme on nuclear safety Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME | Nation
  KSA Saudi Arabia could convert civilian nuclear to military, Israeli expert warns The Times of Israel
  Russia Bluffing or not, Putin’s declared deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus raises tensions EL PAÍS English
  Switzerland Switzerland to lift Fukushima disaster import curbs on Japan foods Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.
  Tanzania Tanzania's secret nuclear plan unveiled at global summit Business Insider Africa
  The Gambia ‘Gambia among first African states to ratify treaty on PNW’ Gambia News - The Point | Trusted news from The Gambia
  The Gambia National Parliamentary Session on Nuclear Security Facebook
  Ukraine IAEA reports shift in shutdown status of besieged Zaporizhzhia reactors Home - Bellona.org
  United States GAO: DOE Should Consider Including Expedited Nuclear Waste Treatment Alternatives for Hanford Cleanup Homeland Security Today
  United States In the wake of 'Oppenheimer,' lawmakers approve compensation for radiation victims ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  United States EPA opens field office in Flagstaff with focus on abandoned uranium mines Navajo-Hopi Observer | Navajo & Hopi Nations, AZ