Countering the arms race in Somalia

[Deeq A.]

After more than 30 years, in 2023 the UN arms embargo on the government of Somalia was fully lifted. However, questions have been raised about the risks associated with this decision, with many fearing a further proliferation of weapons in a country where instability is widespread, the illicit arms market pervasive and the government lacks full control of its territory.

Source: Hiiraan Online