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SALW/ATT - Weekly Updates - August 2022

The Weekly SALW/ATT 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. For more information on PGA's Campaign Addressing the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons and Supporting Universality and Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty, please visit Campaign to Address the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and to Promote Universality and Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

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  Afghanistan Black Weapons Market In Ukraine & Afghanistan Show Why Stopping Illegal Arms Trade Is Nearly Impossible EurAsian Times - Latest News & Analysis On Defense & Global Politics
  Australia Australia is among the five largest importers of arms, globally. Eden news, sport and weather | Magnet | Eden, NSW
  Australia Men charged over alleged firearms trafficking Wyndham | Star Weekly
  Arabie saoudite RUAG et le douteux deal saoudien 24 heures | l’actualité du canton de Vaud, de la Suisse et du monde
  Canada 17 guns, explosive materials seized during weapons trafficking investigation: Regina police Regina News | Regina Weather | CTV News Regina
  Canada Calgary police bust suspected 3D-printed gun producers Calgary News | Local Breaking | CTV News Calgary
  Cote d'Ivoire Ouangolodougou : de nombreuses armes circulent illégalement, les détenteurs invités à les déposer Le portail de référence de l'actualité ivoirienne indépendante | Linfodrome
  Éthiopie L'Éthiopie annonce avoir abattu un « avion chargé d’armes » à destination du Tigré Anadolu Agency
  Germany Berlin to trade tanks with Prague in latest Ukraine swap deal EURACTIV.com – EURACTIV is your one-stop-shop for in-depth news about policies and politics from EU institutions and national capitals.
  Haiti As gang atrocities and gun smuggling become commonplace, Haitians tell PM to resign WLRN Homepage | WLRN
  Haiti Another religious man arrested for arms trafficking Dominican Today
  India Chinese Rifle Slips Into Kashmir, Army Says It’s ‘Unusual’ Kashmir Observer
  India Two arms suppliers held in Delhi Daijiworld - A News portal linking West coast of India and the World
  Israel Facing Israel’s arms trade in British court Mondoweiss – News & Opinion About Palestine, Israel & the U.S.
  Israel Israel foils arms smuggling attempt from Jordan ynetnews - Homepage
  Jamaica Police seize firearm, 23 other weapons in Ocho Rios Jamaican News Online - the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - Jamaica Observer
  Jamaica Jamaica, T&T press US to help stop flow of illegal guns Loop Jamaica News
  Kazakhstan Kazakhstan halts arms exports amid Ukraine war EURACTIV.com – EURACTIV is your one-stop-shop for in-depth news about policies and politics from EU institutions and national capitals.
  Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Suspends Arms Exports for a Year The Diplomat
  Maroc Armement – Vers l’acquisition par le Maroc de systèmes tactiques et de contrôle américains pour un coût de $141 millions Article19.ma | Actualités marocaines et internationales
  Nigeria Arms control centre takes possession of 3,000 recovered weapons in Niger Delta Peoples Gazette - Truth, Courage or Nothing...
  Poland Hyundai, Hanwha secure $5.8B deal with Poland for export of battle tanks EconTimes
  République démocratique du Congo Restauration de la paix dans l’Est : tout comprendre du régime de l’embargo au regime de notification de l’ONU appliqué en RDC mediacongo.net - Infos - Actualité - Offres d'emploi, Appels d'offres, Petites annonces en RD Congo | RDC
  République démocratique du Congo dans les Virunga, le foot contre les fusils Actualite.CD - Première source d'actualité en RD Congo
  Russia Russia’s new arm’s distance from Asia East Asia Forum
  Russie L’armée russe révèle un robot lance-roquettes LeBigData.fr : Le Magazine Big Data et Cloud Computing
  South Korea S. Korea elected chair of int'l arms treaty's decision-making body Yonhap News Agency
  South Korea Asia’s rising seller of arms Korea JoongAng Daily
  Taiwan Biden valide 1,1 milliard de dollars de ventes d'armes à Taiwan Challenges, l’actualité de l’économie
  Thailand Thailand’s gun violence casts doubts on outdated laws Solutions Journalism for Human Rights and the Environment | FairPlanet
  Trinidad and Tobago Killers with high-powered guns leave a trail of destruction in T&T Home - Trinidad Guardian
  Turquie Les drones turcs font un tabac en Afrique korii. - L'actu des nouvelles économies et des nouvelles techno par Slate.fr
  United Kingdom New British aid package for Ukraine includes micro-drones Defense News, Covering the politics, business and technology of defense | Defense News
  Ukraine Guerre en Ukraine: Anti-drone, offensif, mobile, installé en 2 heures... Qu'est-ce que le VAMPIRE™, cette nouvelle arme livrée par les Etats-Unis à l'Ukraine? Actualités et infos de Perpignan et sa région - À la une - lindependant.fr
  Ukraine Des armes pour l'Ukraine: certaines livraisons vont prendre du (beaucoup de) temps Lignes de défense
  Ukraine Des livraisons d’armes américaines pour une offensive à venir ? ACCUEIL THEATRUM BELLI - Theatrum Belli
  Ukraine US to announce military aid of USD 3Bn for Ukraine ThePrint
  Ukraine US sending more weapons to Ukraine via maritime routes: Reports ThePrint
  Ukraine Aide américaine à l'Ukraine: un changement d'échelle et de nature Yahoo Actualités : toute l'info en France et dans le monde
  United States The ‘MacGyvered’ Weapons in Ukraine’s Arsenal The New York Times
  United States Pentagon expands use of seas to send weapons to Ukraine The Washington Post
  United States Biden plans to sell Taiwan US$1.1 billion in weapons: U.S. media Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
  Vietnam Anti-trafficking operation uncovers arms-dealing ring Phnom Penh Post

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  Africa Russia to Offer Africa More Military Equipment and Support Modern Diplomacy - Modern Diplomacy
  Global Arms conference puts trillion-dollar industry under the spotlight Business News, Finance News, India News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Markets News, Sensex NIFTY, Budget 2022
  Global Arms trafficking and organized crime Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)
  Australia Queensland police operation shuts down drug and gun trafficking linked to organised crime, nine men facing 75 charges ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
  Brazil Bolsonaro signs off on Arms Trade Treaty The Brazilian Report - News from Brazil in English | Politics, Economics
  Brazil Bolsonaro fine-tunes terms of Brazil's adherence to ATT News from Latin America and Mercosur — MercoPress
  Canada Canada's interim ban on handgun imports now in effect CBC.ca - watch, listen, and discover with Canada's Public Broadcaster
  Canada Le Canada interdit l’importation d’armes de poing après l’annonce du gel des ventes RFI
  China China pressure deepens Taiwan’s desire for big US weapon systems Financial Times
  China Five Type 052D Destroyers Under Construction in China Naval News - Global Naval Defense News Coverage
  France Un homme condamné pour vente d'armes sur Internet Portail des Outre-mer La 1ère : actualités et info en direct, vidéo et podcast
  Haiti A UN Resolution Won’t Stop the Rising Insecurity in Haiti Ink Stick Media
  Haiti US officials warn of uptick in weapons smuggled to Haiti The Washington Post
  Haiti À la Une: hausse du trafic d’armes des États-Unis vers Haïti RFI
  India Indian Army Receives More Indigenous Weapons, Equipment The Defense Post • Global defense news, analysis and opinion
  India Boat with weapons washes up Maharashtra coast triggering terror scare Latest News, Breaking News Today - Bollywood, Cricket, Business, Politics - IndiaToday | IndiaToday
  India India, US in $3 Billion Deal Talks About Predator Drones: PTI Bloomberg
  Iraq Why the sale of guns on Facebook in Iraq is so 'rife' Access to the comments Euronews
  Iran Iran rejects claims of smuggling weapons to Yemen through Somalia Yemen Online
  Jamaica Alleged mastermind behind illegal importation of 21 guns charged Jamaica Gleaner
  KSA Biden administration agrees arms sales to Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to counter China’s growing influence World Socialist Web Site - Marxist analysis, international working class struggles & the fight for socialism
  Liberia Liberians Asked to Voluntarily Surrender Firearms Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily
  Libye Menaces iraniennes aux frontières algéro-libyennes Sahel Intelligence – L'information stratégique sur le Sahel
  Mexico US arms companies under pressure from Mexico lawsuit Al Jazeera
  Pakistan Pakistan an alleged air bridge for arms supply to Kyiv Business News Today: Read Latest Business news, India Business News Live, Share Market & Economy News | The Economic Times
  Philippines Philippine navy receives first delivery of Shaldag patrol ships Israel Defense |
  Russia How HIMARS and Sanctions Are Choking Russia's Weapons Trade Newsweek
  Russia Russia activists beg West to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine to kill Moscow troops Latest UK and World News, Sport and Comment - Express.co.uk
  South Korea President Yoon wants South Korea to become one of world’s top weapons suppliers Home - LocalNews8.com | News3Now.com | KXPI.com - KIFI
  Saint Lucia Pierre On Gun Trafficking: ‘We Have To Work With The US’ St. Lucia Times News Online - Breaking News & Daily News
  Global The advocacy groups working to bring the Arms Trade Treaty to life International Development News, Breaking News, Opinion and Analysis - Devdiscourse
  Ukraine Les livraisons d'armes à l'Ukraine sous étroit contrôle Les Echos : actualités en direct, Économie, Finance, Marchés, Politique, Entreprises, Start-up | Les Echos
  Ukraine Javelin ATGMs On Sale! Western Weapons Delivered To Ukraine By US & NATO Are Up For Sale On Dark Web – Reports EurAsian Times - Latest News & Analysis On Defense & Global Politics
  Ukraine Ukraine warns Russia's biggest arms buyers against buying weapons that do 'not survive on the battlefield' Insider
  United Kingdom 'First for UK industry!' Dragonfire super laser weapon moves step closer to production Latest UK and World News, Sport and Comment - Express.co.uk
  United States New $775M US Arms Package to Bolster Ukraine Offensive Ops The Defense Post • Global defense news, analysis and opinion
  United States US announces new USD 775 million arms package for Ukraine News: Latest News, India News, World News, Opinion, Politics, Governance, Defence, Economy, Education | ThePrint
  United States The U.S. says it's 'ramping up' its campaign against arms trafficking to Haiti and the Caribbean WLRN Homepage | WLRN

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  Global A world awash in weapons The Hill - covering Congress, Politics, Political Campaigns and Capitol Hill
  Arabie saoudite Les États-Unis et l'Arabie saoudite renforcent leur coopération militaire après la visite de Biden Atalayar - Las claves del mundo en tus manos
  Brazil Brazil’s firearm ownership booms, and gun laws loosen, under President Bolsonaro WUFT - TV
  Brazil US approves first Javelin anti-tank weapon sale to Brazil The Paradise - Nigeria
  Canada Armes de poing: «Acheter avant qu’il ne soit trop tard» l-express.ca - Votre destination pour profiter au maximum de Toronto
  China Bangladesh dissatisfied with China’s military supplies quality: Reports News: Latest News, India News, World News, Opinion, Politics, Governance, Defence, Economy, Education | ThePrint
  Denmark Britain, Denmark contribute more money and weapons to Ukraine Arab News - Worldwide Latest Breaking News & Updates
  India Delhi Police recover over 2,000 live cartridges ahead of I-Day, no terror angle ruled out News: Latest News, India News, World News, Opinion, Politics, Governance, Defence, Economy, Education | ThePrint
  Liberia Liberia: Arms Commission Warns Against Reckless Discharge of Firearms Home - allAfrica.com
  Morocco Morocco Set to Benefit From New US State and Foreign Operations Bill Morocco World News - Morocco Now - Morocco Latest News
  Philippines Philippines eyes US helicopters after scrapping Russian deal Jacksonville Journal-Courier: Central IL News, Sports and Opinion - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
  Philippines Gov’t troops seize more firearms from NPA rebels in Negros Attention Required! | Cloudflare
  Russia Russia Can’t Fight a War and Still Arm the World Foreign Affairs Magazine
  Russia Ignoring Ukraine setbacks, Putin touts 'superior' Russian weapons exports Reuters
  Russie Le président Poutine promeut les armes russes utilisées «dans des conditions de combat réelles» RFI
  Tanzania Gun ownership and its challenges in Tanzania The Citizen
  Ukraine Est-il-vrai que seules 30% des armes envoyées à l’Ukraine arrivent à destination comme l’affirmait un reportage de CBS? Libération - Actualité en direct, infos en France et dans le monde
  Ukraine Ukraine sells US weapons again: Switchblade 300 drone per $4K Military and defense news, analysis, research and data
  United Kingdom UK Government and arms firms in Scotland condemned after child deaths in Gaza The Ferret | Good journalism changes things
  Uruguay Uruguay Becoming Arms Trafficking Hub Between Argentina and Brazil InSight Crime - Investigation and Analysis of Organized Crime
  United States US arms sales spike PressTV
  United States State Department Debars 4 Persons for Illegally Trading Arms With China The Epoch Times - Truth & Tradition. Fact Based. Unbiased. Accurate News
  United States US foreign arms sales spike to nearly $20B in the dog days of summer Home - Responsible Statecraft
  United States U.S. allies most vulnerable to Russia press for more troops, weapons The Washington Post
  Global Western nations promise more weapons to Ukraine while ban on Russian coal kicks in PBS: Public Broadcasting Service
  Zimbabwe Zimbabwean welcome amnesty for unlicensed gun owners The Herald | Zimbabwe's largest daily newspaper

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  Africa Bishops challenge political leaders to recommit to initiative on “Silencing the Guns” in Africa Home: Nigerian newspapers - National Accord Newspaper
  Africa AU must combat small arms proliferation Mmegi Online :: Home
  Argentina Argentina and Uruguay potential customers of South Korea's military equipment News from Latin America and Mercosur — MercoPress
  Australia Australia promises Zelensky drone delivery Nation World News | Get Latest Breaking News Update
  Belgique Fusillades en Belgique: d’où viennent les armes qui circulent dans notre pays? DH Les Sports+ - Toute l'actualité belge, internationale, régionale et sportive
  Brésil Exclusif Bourse : Cours de bourse en temps réel sur Actions, Indices, Forex, Matieres Premieres - Zonebourse.com
  Canada Canada to ban handgun imports: minister Arab News - Worldwide Latest Breaking News & Updates
  Canada Status of Canadian deal to buy artillery shells for Ukraine is uncertain Home | Ottawa Citizen
  China Amid Russia-Ukraine War, China Could Dominate the Value Arms Market The Diplomat – The Diplomat is a current-affairs magazine for the Asia-Pacific, with news and analysis on politics, security, business, technology and life across the region.
  China Drones used by Iran-backed militias are coming from China, US says Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East
  Côte d'Ivoire - AIP The populations of Ouangolodougou and Niellé sensitized on the dangers associated with the possession and use of weapons and ammunition Agence Ivoirienne de Presse
  Espagne Finalement, l’Espagne ne livrera pas de chars Leopard 2A4 à l’Ukraine Zone Militaire - L'actualité de la défense et de la sécurité
  États-Unis ARMEMENT : Feu vert, donné par l'administration Biden, à 5 milliards de dollars d'armes pour les pays du Golfe ASAF - Association de Soutien à l'Armée Française
  Guinea Bissau Peacekeeping: Nigeria Ships Troops, Weapons To Guinea Bissau Breaking & Top Stories, Nigeria & Africa News, 24/7 Today
  India India’s new hypersonic relies on Russian tech Home - Asia Times
  Israel Russia-Ukraine War Catapults Israeli Arms Industry to Global Stage Haaretz | Israel News, the Middle East and the Jewish World - Haaretz.com
  KSA US Approves Massive Arms Sale to Saudi, UAE to Counter Iran Military and Veteran Benefits, News, Veteran Jobs | Military.com
  Libya Libya is a game of guns and militias with no end in sight Middle East Monitor – Latest news from the Middle East and North Africa
  Mali Kayes : lutte contre la prolifération des armes légères maliactu.net
  Nigeria NASS And The War Against Light Arms Proliferation Leadership News - Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspaper, Breaking News and more
  North Macedonia North Macedonia to hand warplanes to Ukraine Army, Presidential Office confirms Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
  Philippines Scrapped chopper deal: Bye to P2 billion? Philippines Top Stories: Politics, Environment, Education, Trending | Inquirer.net
  Poland Bulgaria secretly sent 4,200 tons of weapons to Ukraine through Poland Odessa news : latest news in Odessa, Ukraine | Odessa Journal
  Romania Assembly speaker steps up arms sale campaign in Romania The Korea Herald
  Senegal Senegal government and MFDC separatists advance peace process with roadmap for disarmament HD Centre
  Taiwan How does the US support Taiwan militarily? Deutche Well
  Turkey US calls for tougher scrutiny of Turkey’s TB2 drones Home - Asia Times
  Ukraine Seulement 30% des armes fournies à Kiev par l’Otan atteignent le front, selon CBS Diplomatique
  Ukraine NATO members working with defence companies to boost weapons supplies to Ukraine Reuters
  United Kingdom UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia back on trial next year Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate - Left Foot Forward is the home for UK progressives. We provide evidence-based analysis on British politics, news and policy.
  United States Where do the US arms go? Dhaka Tribune - Current & Breaking News Bangladesh & World
  United States Exclusive: U.S. readies new $1 billion Ukraine weapons package Reuters
  United States U.S. to Send Ukraine More Weapons in Latest Round of Aid The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos

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  Africa Russia woos Africa with arms, grain and nuclear power Business news | data | Eastern Europe | Eurasia | Middle East | Africa
  Bulgaria Blast Hits Ammunition Depot of Bulgarian Arms Dealer Involved in Ukraine Weapons Trade Wall Street Journal
  Canada Ottawa présente une liste de prix pour le rachat obligatoire LaPresse.ca | Actualités et Infos au Québec et dans le monde
  Germany Germany and east European allies struggle to seal deals over Ukraine-bound weapons Financial Times
  Greece Greece Receives More M117 Guardian Armored Safety Vehicles From US The Defense Post • Global defense news, analysis and opinion
  India Advanced ammunition is reality of new age warfare: Rajnath Singh News India, Asia, World, Sports, Business, Science / Tech, Health, Entertainment, Features
  India India Will Move Away From Russian Weapons, Grounds All Their MiG-21s Following Fatal Crash SOFREP | Military Culture, Foreign Policy & Defense News
  Nigeria Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Commission Against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)
  Nigeria Nigeria in Uncharted Waters Council on Foreign Relations
  Nigeria NASS And The War Against Light Arms Proliferation Leadership News - Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspaper, Breaking News and more
  Philippines Manila’s helicopter deal cancellation increases pressure on Russian defense industry The Japan Times - News on Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment and More
  Poland Poland to buy hundreds of South Korean tanks, howitzers after sending arms to Ukraine CNN International - Breaking News, US News, World News and Video
  RCA Regain de violences, embargo sur les armes, nouvelle Constitution... le point sur la situation en Centrafrique TV5MONDE - Informations | Toute l'actualité
  Russia Is Russia Using Its New Advanced Anti-Armor Missile In Ukraine? The Drive - Automotive News, Car Reviews and Car Tech | The Drive
  Russie Qui est Viktor Bout, marchand d'armes lié à l'échange d'Américains détenus par Moscou ? Bourse : Cours de bourse en temps réel sur Actions, Indices, Forex, Matieres Premieres - Zonebourse.com
  South Korea Massive arms deals highlight South Korea’s growing defense industry The Japan Times - News on Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment and More
  Thailande Un moine bouddhiste vendait des armes à feu sur internet en Thaïlande Toute la Thaïlande : guide et portail d'information sur la Thaïlande
  United Kingdom UK's terrifying Ukraine weapons dilemma laid bare as 'black market' threat exposed Latest UK and World News, Sport and Comment - Express.co.uk
  Ukraine Guerre en Ukraine : les alliés s’inquiètent de la dissémination des armes livrées Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde
  Ukraine Ukraine: Washington va envoyer de nouvelles armes à Kiev pour une valeur de 550 millions de dollars Actualités en continu et info en direct et replay - BFMTV
  Ukraine Guerre en Ukraine : Kiev dit avoir reçu de nouvelles armes occidentales de longue portée Franceinfo - Actualités en temps réel et info en direct
  Ukraine Special Military Cell Flows Weapons and Equipment Into Ukraine The New York Times
  United States Anger grows in Haiti over weapons trafficking from U.S. after guns shipped as church donations Reuters
  United States Ukraine Latest: US Approves $8.4 Billion Arms Sale to Germany Stock Market, Finance & Business News | Yahoo Finance Canada
  United States Intel officers, analysts press for stronger tracking of US weapons to Ukraine KOAA News5 Colorado Springs and Pueblo news, traffic, and weather