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27 May 2012
                       
 
 
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18 May 2012
 
 
The Costs of Firearm Violence: A National Public Health Priority
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
South Africa faces numerous challenges in preventing and reducing the levels of violence and crime. The burden of mortality and morbidity arising from violence and injury affects the lives of...
 
 
23 Mar 2012
 
A Blast From the Past: Mpila Military Munitions Depot Explosion in the Republic of Congo
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
On the 4th of March 2012 a series of blasts at the Mpila military munitions depot sent shock waves through the capital city of the Republic of Congo, Brazzaville. The disaster took place at three...
 
 
12 Jul 2011
 
Implementing the South African Firearms Control Act: A complete failure or work in progress?
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
The South African Firearms Control Act (FCA), 2000 (as amended), which replaced the Arms and Ammunition Act (1969), was enacted to introduce more rigorous firearm control processes and procedures...
 
 
01 Mar 2011
 
Weapons Stockpiles a Threat
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
On 16 February 2011 a series of explosions sent shockwaves through Tanzania as some 23 weapons storage areas went up in smoke at the Gongo la Mboto military base close to Dar es Salaam. The...
 
 
21 Sep 2010
 
Addressing Violence and Crime: Prevention is Better Than Cure
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
raditional approaches to addressing crime and violence have seen the level of crime remain an area of concern in many countries. Inadequate justice systems, negative attitudes towards the police...
 
 
18 Jun 2010
 
Moving Forward: The 4th Biennial Meeting on Small Arms
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
Delegates from around the world have gathered at the United Nations (UN) in New York for the Fourth Biennial Meeting of States, to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent,...
 
 
14 Dec 2009
 
The Storm in Africa’s Nuclear Tea Cup
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
Maendeleo, a Swahili term for development has been the catchword on most African states' agendas for the better part of two decades. It is a force that drives the poorer nations forward in an...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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