UNODC Launches Global Study on Firearms Trafficking with 40 Countries Engaged
On February 23, the UNODC convened a hybrid briefing in Vienna to outline its 2027 Global Study on Firearms Trafficking. Representatives from more than 15 countries attended in person, while over 25 joined online, signaling broad international participation. The briefing detailed the study's objectives, methodology, and timeline, emphasizing the critical role of the UN Illicit Arms Flows Questionnaire in gathering essential data. Illicit firearms trafficking is a major factor driving armed violence, crime, and destabilization across many countries. By strengthening the global evidence base, the study seeks to provide policymakers and security agencies with a clearer picture of trafficking routes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Apr 2026 14:24
