He has consulted for the small arms survey since 2002, serving as editor of the hsba publications series since 2005. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. The global trade of small arms and light weapons salw is vigorous and diverse. Illegal possession and use of small arms and light weapons salw cause. Pdf on jun 29, 2014, bashir malam and others published small arms and light weapons proliferation and its implication for west african regional security find, read and cite all the research.
The failure to control this trade effectively has serious humanitarian consequences as the resulting widespread use of these weapons causes immense human suffering. There are more than 1,200 companies in 90 countries that produce small arms small arms survey 2004 salw kill between 500,000 and 750,000 people. Download pdf of this publication small arms and light weapons salw remain among the cheapest and most easily accessible instruments of violence. Any small arms identified as surplus to a national. Since the united nations was first established in 1945, the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons has been an international problem. Pdf on jun 29, 2014, bashir malam and others published small arms and light weapons proliferation and its implication for west african regional security find, read and. Pdf small arms and light weapons proliferation and its. The interactive guide on small arms and light weapons is an online database that provides information on the global distribution of, and how to identify commonly used small arms and light weapons salw in organized violence. The council is expecting a briefing on monday, 25 april, possibly by the high representative for disarmament affairs sergio duarte. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. Regional steering group rsg on small arms and light weapons salw holds its annual meeting in belgrade 4 march 2020 gathering annually since 2002, the regional steering group rsg on small arms and light weapons salw takes stock on progress in the implementation of the regional implementation plan on combating proliferation of small arms. Small arms and light weapons salw remain cheap and easily accessible instruments for participating in armed conflict, terrorism, and crime.
According to the panel of governmental experts on small arms 1997, salw range from clubs, knives and machetes to those weapons just below those covered by the united nations register of conventional arms. Multilateral norms and frameworks have in part compensated for weak regulatory standards at the national level. Marine corps begins fielding new m320a1 grenade launcher march 7, 2020 march 7, 2020 dp staff writer 0 comments 40 mm grenade, grenade, m203 grenade launcher, m320 grenade launcher module glm, u. These small weapons are only part of a larger trade that includes heavier and more lethal weaponry, but light arms are often especially baneful because they are cheap, easy to transport and can be handled by illtrained rebel soldiers and even children. The secretarygenerals report on small arms and light weapons was circulated yesterday wednesday, 20 april.
Small arms and light weapons remain a primary tool for armed conflict and violence, and the crosscutting humanitarian impact of illicit flows remains a serious concern. According to the small arms survey there are at least 875 million firearms in the world small arms survey, 2007. Small arms and light weapons proliferation and the. Small arms and light weapons report of the secretary. Small arms and light weapons ipb international peace bureau. Planning and taking action on small arms and light weapons 6. Impact of small arms and light weapons on conflict, security and human development 4. Small arms and light weapons ipb international peace. Regulating small arms and light weapons background. For a continent so often and for so long portrayed as failed and dangerous, i found it utterly fascinating that regional cooperation to control small arms, at least in terms of form and content, surpasses that of almost all other continents. Supply and demand of small arms and light weapons 3.
The handbook of best practices on small arms and light weapons salw is a set of guidelines developed by the forum for security and cooperation to help cut down the amount of illegallyheld weaponry in circulation. Role of civil society in small arms and light weapons control 5. Mapping illicit small arms flows in africa about the small arms survey the small arms survey is a global centre of excellence whose mandate is to generate impar tial, evidencebased, and policyrelevant knowledge on all aspects of small arms and armed violence. By fuelling conflict, crime and terrorism, the presence of small arms and light weapons undermines peace and greatly hinders. Pdf small arms and light weapons salws illegal trafficking. A vast number of weapons are in public and private hands. Defining small arms and light weapons objective to familiarise trainees with some types of small arms and light weapons salw and to give them a basic understanding of salw proliferation issues, in order to enhance the effectiveness of measures taken to prevent, combat, control and eradicate the illicit proliferation of small arms and light. The world council of churches on the control of small arms and light weapons. Supporting implementation of the nairobi declaration. Read the full report in your web browser with scribd. Emile lebrun writes and edits research on small arms and light weapons proliferation and control issues. Small arms are the primary weapons issued to military, law enforcement, and other armed security. Handbook of best practices on small arms and light weapons. The system should guarantee that, where a weapon has been recovered from illicit channels, the authorities of the country in which it was discovered or authorities.
Small arms and light weapons proliferation and its. How to guide the establishment and functioning of national. Prevention of human rights violations committed with small arms and light weapons. In response to the above challenges, the national commission on small arms was established by an act of parliament in 2007, act 736 with the main objective of dealing with matters relating to small arms and light weapons salw and among other things educates the public on the dangers of proliferation of small arms to our peace, security and. Salw have unique characteristics which make them attractive for irregular warfare, terrorism, and criminal activities. The handbook is one of the most comprehensive manuals todate on salw that provides a set of best practice guides relating to all stages of a guns life, starting with manufacture. Issues related to small arms and light weapons control as it relates to boys and girls are covered in mosaic 06. The participating states of the organization for security and cooperation in europe osce.
This document does not apply to antique small arms and light weapons, which are defined in accordance with domestic law but in no case include small arms manufactured after 1899. An introductory guide to the identification of small arms, light weapons, and associated ammunition. In general, small arms refer to weapons designed for individual use, and light weapons are designed for use by several persons serving as a crew. Abstract small arms and light weapons salw cause much death and injury around the world, through war, homicide and suicide. This provision is widely accepted to mean that states have a positive obligation to prevent or punish breaches of ihl abroad. Obligations, challenges and opportunities 5 the due diligence standard is also relevant to ihl, which requires states to ensure respect for the law. Prevention of human rights violations committed with small. Osce handbook of best practices on small arms and light weapons. A national salw commission is a national interagency body that is responsible for policy. Contents introduction 1 in the global arms market 3 small.
Small arms and light weapons salw market to be worth. To familiarise trainees with some types of small arms and light weapons. Overview this publication is a convenient collection of key international instruments relating to the issue of small arms and light. Overview this publication is a convenient collection of key international instruments relating to the issue of small arms and light weapons at the united nations. Small arms and armed violence in sudan and south sudan. A ban on small arms and light weapons is unrealistic, given the widespread acceptance of their legitimacy in the hands of militaries and some police forces. International law and small arms and light weapons control. Small arms and light weapons identification small arms survey. Other small arms and light weapons book pdf free download link book now. If small arms and light weapons is those first four things then its not a wikipedia article, those 4 already have wikipedia articles and we dont group things by what they are called by. A destruction handbook small arms, light weapons, ammunition.
The trade in small arms and light weapons on the dark web. The technique of modern warfare is changing gradually and the army is highly inclined towards the use of small arms and light weapons salw. Destruction should render the weapon both permanently disabled and physically damaged. A ide to te identification o small arms and it weapons andoo 62 introduction when most people think of guns, they are thinking of small arms. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons is an immediate security. Uk strategic policy on small arms and light weapons. Small arms and light weapons fuel civil wars and other conflicts, causing harm to millions of people, particularly in africa. Small arms and light weapons salw1 federal council. Although small arms and light weapons are thus distinct categories of weapons, undp uses the term small arms to cover both small arms and light weapons. The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its. The focus of efforts should be to end the indiscriminate use and curb the oversupply of these weapons, with the aim of reducing the damage and suffering they cause. This issues brief outlines the problems associated with the proliferation and misuse of small arms, particularly in relation to. Mortar shells, heat rounds, other antitank weapons, rpgs, arms trade treaty, arms trafficking, small arms trade and gun politics are all things.
According to the united nations office on drugs and crime, the international framework on firearms is composed of three main instruments. Small arms and light weapons international peace institute. The small arms and light weapons proliferation stands a principal source of annihilation to human lives and property and worsen intercommunal clashes, resulting to serious violence. The scope of arms in this study is limited to small arms and light weapons which constitute a subcategory of conventional weapons that can be carried by one person or a small crew. Controlling small arms in the horn of africa and the great lakes region. Illicit small arms and light weapons european parliament. Other small arms and light weapons book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Antique and replicas of antique small arms and light weapons will be defined in accordance with domestic law. Although small and light, they cause massive and widespread death and injury. Illicit small arms and light weapons page 1 of 24 executive summary small arms and light weapons sa lw are the main tools used in todays conflicts, be they interstate wars, civil wars or the actions of organised crime, and the cause of the majority of deaths from armed violence in the world of combatants, but also, and mainly, of civilians. Overview this publication builds upon the secretary generals report on methods of destruction of small arms, light weapons. Antique small arms and light weapons will in no circumstances include weapons manufactured after 1899. It is now welldocumented that the proliferation of salw poses a threat to peace and.
Small arms and light weapons salw 1 programmes that tackle the proliferation of small arms and light weapons can transform a culture of violence, increase security and open space for sustainable development. Impact of proliferation of small arms and light weapons in. Broadly speak ing, small arms are firearms intended for use by individuals. The global threat of small arms and light weapons a primer. Marine corps begins fielding new m320a1 grenade launcher march 7, 2020 march 7, 2020 dp staff writer 0 comments 40 mm grenade, grenade, m203 grenade launcher, m320 grenade launcher module. Manner, illicit small arms and light weapons salw adopted by the united nations general assembly on 8 december 2005 international tracing instrument represents a major contribution towards combating the illicit accumulation and trafficking of small arms and. The handbook is one of the most comprehensive manuals todate on salw that provides a set of best practice guides relating to all stages of a. The problems of salw in south asia have to be seen within a global context, but the region itself has special concerns which must be understood by the world.
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