Category - small arms

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17 Dec 2012

President Obama under increasing pressure over gun control

Grassroots civic and faith groups, relatives of victims, and activists are joining mayors and other politicians to press US President Obama for effective gun controls.
30 Nov 2012

Africa struggles with impact of small arms proliferation

Over 60 per cent of deaths in battle-related conflicts are caused by small arms, and billions of dollars are spent every year on small arms.
25 Nov 2012

Faith groups oppose proliferation of small arms in Africa

The struggle against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons "is critical for peace and security in Africa,” a churches' consultation has heard.
15 Nov 2012

Churches' consultation on small arms proliferation in Africa

The WCC is holding a consultation in Ethiopia to strategize common priorities and actions to combat the proliferation of arms in the region.
3 Apr 2012

Churches campaign for global treaty to tackle illicit arms sales

After July 2012, arms used to commit atrocities and serious crimes may become harder to buy, and harder to sell internationally.
11 May 2010

Amnesty calls for 'bullet-proof' Arms Trade Treaty

Amnesty International have today joined with campaigners in more than 100 countries to call upon government leaders to develop a "bullet-proof" Arms Trade Treaty.