Libya Has Become The Key Source For Illicit Arms Fueling Conflicts In At Least 14 Countries

Libyan rebels (Reuters/Esam Omran Al-Fetori)

Libya Is Epicenter of illicit arms trade – UN -- RT

Libya has been named as the primary source of the illegal weapons trade that is fueling conflicts in at least 14 countries around the world, a final report from the UN's independent panel on Libya’s sanctions announced.

In a briefing to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, the Libya sanctions committee chair, Rwandan Ambassador Eugene Gasana, noted that the post-Gaddafi government is struggling to secure the country in which a number of armed tribal militias denounce Tripoli’s authority.

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Update #1: Libya key source for illicit arms, fueling conflicts: U.N. envoy -- Reuters
Update #2: Libya became primary source of illegal arms trade in 14 countries around world – UN -- Voice of Russia

WNU Editor: What worries everyone (when it comes to Libyan arms shipments) are stories like this one .... Shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles flow abroad from Libya: U.N. -- Reuters

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