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SALW/ATT - Weekly Updates - September 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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  Africa African Countries Renew Political Commitment to Silence the Guns: Patience Chiradza Satanaw News
  Armenia ANCA: US considering matter of selling American weapons to Armenia in order to defend itself from Azerbaijan news.am
  Canada Canada boosts capacity of key supply hub for weapons to Ukraine CBC.ca
  China China joins hands with rest of world to advance international process of firearms control Kathmandu Tribune
  China China’s arms sales fuelling conflict in Africa; millions internally displaced Latest News from Hyderabad, Telangana, Bollywood, India | Siasat.com
  Cyprus Lifting the arms embargo on Cyprus is a major opportunity to aid Ukraine Breaking Defense - Defense industry news, analysis and commentary
  Finland Finnish military procuring light anti-tank weapons for €58m Yle.fi – hetkessä kiinni
  France French 2021 Arms Exports: Analyzing the French Government Report Second Line of Defense
  France Ventes d’armes : sans surprise, le gouvernement maintient l’opacité Amnesty International France - On se bat ensemble, on gagne ensemble.
  Gabon Régulation du commerce des armes : Le Gabon ratifie le TCA Gabonreview.com | Actualité du Gabon | L'information quotidienne du Gabon par des journalistes libres et indépendants
  Germany Germany to pursue arms supplies to Ukraine despite Putin's statements Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
  Ghana Retrieve illegal weapons in the country BusinessGhana
  Ghana Amount of small and light weapons in use in Bawku conflict worrying – NACSA Executive Secretary GhanaWeb
  Haiti Haïti ravagé par des violences, l’ONU alerte sur la situation désespérée du pays 20 Minutes - Toute l’actualité en direct et les dernières infos en continu
  Jamaica Firearms, ammo seized during Operation Relentless II in St James Jamaican News Online - the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - Jamaica Observer
  Jamaica We must press even harder for US cooperation to stop the flow of guns Jamaican News Online - the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - Jamaica Observer
  Jamaica New Firearms Act Passed in the Senate Jamaica Information Service
  Nigeria Insecurity: A look at government recent attempts to curb unlawful firearms in Nigeria The ICIR | Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19
  North Korea North Korea denies U.S. claims it supplies arms to Russia Washington Post
  Romania Romania Looks Set to Be First European Country to Buy Israel's Iron Dome Haaretz | Israel News, the Middle East and the Jewish World - Haaretz.com
  Russia Russia on a desperate arms shopping spree Home - Asia Times
  Saint Lucia St. Lucia PM calls on gun manufacturers to live up to their commitments Caribbean National Weekly - CNW Network
  South Korea South Korea touts peace through arms sales during its largest weapons expo Stars and Stripes | The U.S. military's independent news source.
  Thailand Myanmar arms broker arrested in Thailand Myanmar NOW
  UAE UAE To Sign First Weapons Deal With Israel: Report Kashmir Observer
  Ukraine Western MLRS, artillery played decisive role in Ukraine Army’s counteroffensive – Zelensky Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
  Ukraine Ukraine is on the offensive but struggling to get more powerful weapons The Japan Times - News on Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment and More
  United States US in talks with India about rethinking reliance on Russian arms and energy CNN International - Breaking News, US News, World News and Video
  United States US announces new $457 million package for Ukraine 'law enforcement' Home Page | Al Mayadeen English
  United States Cyprus should get more US arms support Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government | Washington Examiner
  United States US could stop pumping arms into Ukraine: reports Home Page | Al Mayadeen English

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  Africa Amnesty month is small step toward ‘silencing the guns’ Home - defenceWeb
  China China’s arms sales fuelling conflict in Africa; millions internally displaced The Print
  Dominica Dominica’s National Security Minister praises police after major illegal firearms bust Caribbean National Weekly - CNW Network
  Haiti Haiti Police suspend all firearm licenses amidst protest Caribbean National Weekly - CNW Network
  Haiti Another religious man arrested for arms trafficking to Haiti Dominican Today
  Jamaica Gun amnesty closer after House passes new Firearms Act Loop Jamaica News
  Jamaica Appeals Process for Firearm License Applications Being Revamped Jamaica Information Service
  Jamaica Ex-security minister says arm all law-abiding citizen Loop Cayman Islands News
  Japan/Philippines Japan signs P285-M grant to reduce small arms in BARMM Phillipines News Agency
  Nigeria Northern Youths Ask Buhari To Sign Bill To ‘Stop Spread Of Small Arms, Light Weapons Across Nigeria, End Insecurity’ Sahara Reporters — Breaking news, latest stories, photos, videos citizen journalism in Africa
  Nigeria Beyond disbandment of NATFORCE Vanguard Nigeria
  United Kingdom Saudi arms sales: UK government accused of 'delay tactics' over files Middle East Eye
  United Kingdom UK: Truss accused of 'misleading' Gulf human rights comments MIddle East Eye
  United Nations The UN disarmament chief: Beyond the supply of weapons, we must focus on how they are used Atalayar - Las claves del mundo en tus manos
  United States Homeland Security cracks down on weapons smuggling from Miami to Haiti, Caribbean thecentersquare.com | The Center Square
  United States Can New US Regulations Stem Firearms Flowing to Latin America? InSight Crime - Investigation and Analysis of Organized Crime

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  Afghanistan Afghan police discover weapon cache in northern Mazar-i-Sharif Xinhua – China, World, Business, Sports, Photos and Video | English.news.cn
  Afrique Afrique : ‘’Faire taire les armes’’ ne prospère toujours pas Anadolu Agency
  Global AI and autonomous weapons arms transfers OGR | OpenGlobalRights
  Arabie saoudite Arabie saoudite : le double jeu d’un géant européen de l’armement Site d’information français d’actualités indépendant et participatif en ligne | Mediapart
  Australia Firearms and weapons found at Kapunda SAPOL - Home
  Belgique Trafic d’armes de guerre dans les cités : les soldats du «Cartel de l’Almont» étaient partis s’équiper en Belgique Actualités en direct et info en continu - Le Parisien
  Canada L’achat en ligne de pièces d’armes artisanales est devenu un fléau Radio-Canada.ca | Information, radio, télé, sports, art
  France Les exportations d'armements français ont plus que doublé en 2021 RFI
  France L’armée française veut plus d’armes, plus vite et à moins cher Ouest-France : toute l'actualité en direct, l'info en continu en France, dans les régions et dans le monde
  France Hausse de la production d'armes: "On n'a pas besoin d'un couteau suisse pour couper une entrecôte" estime la DGA Actualités en continu et info en direct et replay - BFMTV
  Ghana Akim Swedru MP urges government to tighten security across boarders Modern Ghana
  Greece Greek Coast Guard attempted to inspect a Comoros-flagged Ro-Ro vessel that was suspected of smuggling weapons to Libya Greek City Times – Greek City Times
  Hungary What is the Hungarian government up to? Hungarian arms production is booming Home - Daily News Hungary
  India Israeli Negev LMG, American M777 ULH & SWITCH UAVs: New Inductions Boost Army’s Combat Potential Along LAC CNN-News18
  India MP-based arms maker held for supplying weapons illegally ThePrint
  Israel Israel Police arrest dozens in major illegal arms bust ynetnews - Homepage
  Japan Japan pushes small arms reduction in Bangsamoro BusinessWorld - BusinessWorld Online
  Maroc Voici comment le Maroc lutte contre la circulation des armes à feu Le360 - Site indépendant d'information, dédié à l'actualité au Maroc
  Myanmar AA displays weapons-ammunition seized from a military camp in Maungdaw Burma News International
  Pakistan Pakistan: Police find arms, ammunition on mosque’s roof ThePrint
  Philippines Basilan officials turn over surrendered firearms The Manila Times | News | Opinion | Philippines | Asia | World
  Russie L’industrie d’armement russe est-elle en difficulté après plus de six mois de guerre ? TV5 Monde
  Sierra Leone Sierra Leone: 138 Unlicensed Local Arm Manufacturers in Sierra Leone Home - allAfrica.com
  South Korea South Korean arms find interest in Europe amid Ukraine war Nikkei Asia
  Taiwan Taiwan Needs Weapons for Day 1 of a Chinese Invasion Foreign Policy – the Global Magazine of News and Ideas
  Togo Togo-Mois de l’Amnistie en Afrique : Les civils invités à rendre les armes illégales Home | Icilome
  Turkey Poland, Azerbaijan eye award-winning Turkish arms Daily Sabah | Latest & Breaking News from Turkey | Istanbul
  United Kingdom Liz Truss' appalling record on UK arms exports cause for alarm StackPath
  Ukraine Lance-roquettes Himars, obus par milliers... Quelles armes permettent de repousser la Russie et qui les fournit à l'Ukraine ? La Dépêche
  Ukraine UK aircraft fly weapons to Ukraine via Poland overnight UK Defence Journal
  Ukraine Russia, United States spar at UN over arms to Ukraine Al Jazeera
  United Nations The UN disarmament chief: Beyond the supply of weapons, we must focus on how they are used Atalayar - Las claves del mundo en tus manos
  United States "Americans Own Over 415 Million Firearms," Reason Magazine
  United States Department of Justice issues new guidance on state firearms law, seeking to clear the record Home – New Hampshire Bulletin
  United States Sioux City Woman Pleads Guilty to Possessing Meth and Firearms U.S. Department of Justice
  United States U.S. Sends 20th Round of Weapons To Support Ukraine realcleardefense.com
  United States US officials balance arms sales push against securing tech secrets Defense News, Covering the politics, business and technology of defense | Defense News
  United States U.S. Resumes Arms Sales to Pakistan With $450 Million F-16 Deal The National Interest: Defense, National Security, Politics and More
  United States U.S. Aid Continues to Flow into Ukraine Defense Security Monitor – A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
  Yemen War Atrocities in Yemen Linked to US Weapons Columbia Magazine
  Zimbabwe Mysterious AK-47 assault rifles were smuggled for Zimbabwe Presidential Guard? Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"

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  Algeria Russia-Ukraine war: Algeria could face weapons crisis due to conflict, say analysts Middle East Eye
  Allemagne Armement : comment l'Allemagne va dépenser les 100 milliards du fonds spécial Actualité économique et financière, bourse - Journal quotidien La Tribune
  Cote d'Ivoire Lutte contre les armes légères: Les acteurs nationaux sensibilisés au renforcement des instruments de contrôle Fratmat.info
  Israel Any Buyers? Israeli Army Looking to Sell Leftover Weapons Haaretz
  Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica say the illegal flow of arms greatest threat to national security The Sun (Turks and Caicos)
  KSA Saudi arms sales: UK government accused of 'delay tactics' over files Middle East Eye
  Libya Libyan cease-fire could renew arms trafficking across borders Home - defenceWeb
  Mali Lutte contre la prolifération des armes légères et de petit calibre : La société civile de la Commune IV s’implique Mailiactu.net
  Mexico Mexico’s Bold Move Against Gun Companies Arms Control Association | The authoritative source on arms control since 1971.
  Nigeria Over six million firearms in civilians’ possession – Report Punch Newspapers
  North Korea North Korea’s Trading of Small Arms and Light Weapons: Open-source Information Analysis of Sanctions Implementation 38North.org
  North Korea Russia buying millions of rockets and shells from North Korea, US intelligence says The Guardian
  Poland Hanwha Defense hopes to talk with Poland's defense group on joint weapons development AJU Business Daily
  Russia Russia To Sell Its ‘Most Sophisticated’ Su-35 Fighters To Iran After ‘Receiving’ Hundreds Of Drones From Tehran – Reports EurAsian Times
  Russia Russia To Offer Africa More Military Equipment And Support – OpEd Eurasia Review
  Russia Russia details Su-57E Felon export version with new engine and weapons Military Africa – Defense news
  Russia Russia is trying to sell other countries new 'cutting-edge' tank even Moscow doesn't want to buy Business Insider South Africa
  Russia The chips are down: Putin scrambles for high-tech parts as his arsenal goes up in smoke Politico
  Russia US assesses Russia now in possession of Iranian drones, sources say CNN
  Sweden Leonardo to supply thousands of thermal sights to Swedish army Israel Defense
  Syrie Israël intensifie ses frappes sur les transferts d'armes iraniennes dans les aéroports syriens I24NEWS
  Taiwan Les États-Unis approuvent une vente d'armes potentielle de 1,1 milliard de dollars à Taïwan, selon le Pentagone Bourse : Cours de bourse en temps réel sur Actions, Indices, Forex, Matieres Premieres - Zonebourse.com
  Taiwan F-16s upgrade on schedule despite weapons system delay: Air Force Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
  Tanzania Tanzania Could Be India’s Next Defense Customer; Key Delegation Visits Bharat Dynamics To Boost Military Ties EurAsian Times - Latest News & Analysis On Defense & Global Politics
  Turkey Why Africa needs Turkish drones Middle East Monitor – Latest news from the Middle East and North Africa
  African Union L’Union Africaine veut faire taire les armes sur le continent d’ici 2030 Anadolu Agency
  Ukraine Ukraine's southern offensive relies on heavy weapons. Soldiers say there aren't enough NPR
  Ukraine How the West is racing to stop Ukraine's guns falling silent The Telegraph
  United States The US is sending ‘Vampire’ weapons to hunt drones in Ukraine Popular Science Homepage | Popular Science
  United States US approves potential $1.1bn weapons sale to Taiwan Al Jazeera
  United States US Has Given So Many Weapons To Ukraine That Its Weapon Stockpile Is Depleting: Report Get Latest News, India News, Breaking News, Today's News - NDTV.com
  United States Pentagon To Speed Up Weapons Sales To Allies As US Struggles To Maintain Its Own Stocks The Daily Caller
  Zimbabwe Zimbabwe army colonel smuggles 31 AK-47 rifles Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"