Small Arms

Number of private security guards booming worldwide, UN survey reveals

6 July 2011
The number of private security guards is now almost twice that of police officers, as governments around the world outsource many of their security functions, according to a new report based on data compiled by the United Nations.
Small arms at a disarmament collection point in Akobo, Sudan

Tracing small arms key to preventing their diversion for illicit use – UN chief

25 April 2011
Keeping track of small arms in conflict, post-conflict and conflict-prone areas is a key to identifying where such weapons and ammunition may be diverted for illicit use, and thus improve the security of stockpiles and shipments, says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Ban calls on Central African countries to ratify treaty curbing small arms

15 March 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Central African nations to ratify as soon as possible a regional convention curbing light arms and small calibre weapons, pledging United Nations support for the measure in the furtherance of peace and stability.