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Demand for handguns fuelling small arms trade, UN data shows

9 July – The demand for handguns is fuelling the global trade in small arms and light weapons which is estimated to have risen by 28 per cent between 2000 and 2006, says a new report based on trade and arms data compiled by the United Nations. FULL STORY >>

Progress in West Africa remains fragile, despite positive trends – UN report

2 July – While West Africa has witnessed some positive trends recently, including the holding of peaceful elections, progress in the region remains fragile and faces a number of threats, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a report published today. FULL STORY >>

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