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SALW/ATT - Weekly Updates - May 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)

Country Topic Source
  Africa Arms sales: The last barons of the African market The Africa Report
  Azerbaijan Pashinyan slams CSTO members for arms trade with Azerbaijan OC Media | Fierce, independent journalism from the North and South Caucasus
  Chad Troops uncover secret Boko Haram/ISWAP fish market where arms, ammunitions, drugs are sold in Lake Chad Ripples Nigeria | Latest Nigeria News, Investigations, Data Journalism
  Denmark Denmark offers Ukraine Harpoon missiles to fight Russia’s Black Sea blockade The Washington Post
  Finlande/Suède La Finlande et la Suède vont acheter ensemble des armes à feu et des armes antichars Bourse : Cours de bourse en temps réel sur Actions, Indices, Forex, Matieres Premieres - Zonebourse.com
  France France will intensify arms delivery to Ukraine: Macron tells Zelensky The Daily Star
  Inde L'Inde, premier acheteur mondial d'armes russes, cherche à diversifier ses fournisseurs Bourse : Cours de bourse en temps réel sur Actions, Indices, Forex, Matieres Premieres - Zonebourse.com
  India Helping India Replace Russia in the Value Arms Market War on the Rocks
  Kenya Kenya: Marsabit County Commissioner Rotich Urges Cooperation for Successful Illegal Weapons Mop Up Home - allAfrica.com
  Kenya Conflict over resources in Kenya hits deadly highs with firearms in play MongaBay
  Mali Traité sur le commerce des armes : Le Mali engagé pour son application maliweb.net - Mali : Actualités et informations en continu, maliweb
  Maroc Lutte contre le trafic et la prolifération illicites des armes : Les efforts du Maroc mis en avant au Caire MAP Express
  Mexico Mexico to file new lawsuits against US for illegal arms trafficking Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency
  Nigeria Lalong Asks Army To Mop Up Illegal Arms Leadership News - Nigerian Newspaper, Breaking News, Politics, Business And More
  Russia Russian military hardware getting wrecked in Ukraine could hurt its appeal to some of Moscow's best customers Insider
  Trinidad and Tobago SSA: Guns coming in barrels; customs may be complicit Loop Trinidad & Tobago News
  Ukraine Missiles, helicopters: Twenty countries offer new arms for Ukraine CNA: Breaking News, Singapore News, World and Asia
  Ukraine The international community must open its eyes to the increasing risks for weapons trafficking through Ukraine MinnPost
  Ukraine Guerre en Ukraine : l’armée russe déploie le « Terminator », son nouveau char Tom's Guide : actualité high-tech et logiciels en continu
  Ukraine L'envoi d'armes à l'Ukraine ravive l'inquiétude sur les risques de trafic Accueil | Le Journal de Québec
  United Kingdom UK lifts all restrictions on defence exports to Turkey Middle East Eye
  United Kingdom Britain wants to arm Moldova to protect it from Russian threat, The Telegraph reports Reuters
  United States Opponents of US arms sales to Turkey mobilise in Washington Middle East Eye
  United States The staggering amount of US military aid to Ukraine, explained in one chart Vox - Understand the News
  United States US, Allies 'Intensifying' Effort to Arm Ukraine with New Types of Weapons, Austin Says Military and Veteran Benefits, News, Veteran Jobs | Military.com

Country Topic Source
  Africa Africa and the new Cold War: Africa’s development depends on regional ownership of its security Brookings - Quality. Independence. Impact.
  Africa Arms sales: The last barons of the African market The Africa Report
  Canada L'envoi d'armes à l'Ukraine ravive l'inquiétude sur les risques de trafic Accueil | Le Journal de Québec
  España Las transferencias de armas de la empresa española Airbus a Arabia Saudí y Emiratos Árabes Unidos pueden haber contribuido a la comisión de crímenes de guerra en Yemen Amnistía Internacional España - Derechos humanos
  Ghana Arms Unique Code Can Improve Security Home - allAfrica.com
  Jamaica New Firearms Bill To Improve Vetting Process – Minister Jamaica Information Service
  Kenya Conflict over resources in Kenya hits deadly highs with firearms in play MongaBay
  La Suisse Et si les armes tombaient entre de mauvaises mains? Le Matin: toute l'actualité en Suisse et dans le monde
  Mali Traité sur le commerce des armes : Le Mali engagé pour son application maliweb.net - Mali : Actualités et informations en continu, maliweb
  Mexico México y su papel en contra del tráfico ilícito de armas de fuego en el ámbito multilateral Milenio
  Global Shrouded in Secrecy: Examining Key Challenges to Arms Trade Transparency Home • Stimson Center
  Global Taking Stock of ATT Reporting Trends and Challenges Home • Stimson Center
  Trinidad and Tobago Jacob: Guns coming from the US Loop Trinidad & Tobago News
  Uganda Security Burns 378 Guns Collected from Karamojong Warriors Uganda Radionetwork
  United Kingdom UK 'used deniable fiddle' to hide up to £60m in Saudi arms payments Home Page |The New Arab
  United Kingdom UK lifts all restrictions on defence exports to Turkey Middle East Eye
  Ukraine Experts warn arms for Ukraine could end up in wrong hands France24
  Ukraine Flood of weapons to Ukraine raises fear of arms smuggling The Washington Post
  United States Why is the Biden Administration Still Silent on Arms Trade Treaty? Home • Stimson Center