Recent Weapons Smuggling Highlights Urgent Need for Robust Arms

Recent Weapons Smuggling Highlights Urgent Need for Robust Arms Control Policies

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Send us a Text Message. This episode examines Somalia's weapons scandal, where clan militias seized military equipment, raising questions about corruption and security. We explore the incident's regional impact and the potential need to review the lifted UN arms embargo.

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