Is arms trafficking from Libya to countries in the south on the rise again? After the fall of Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, southward arms flows from Libya rose significantly. The violence prompted the population of the Agadez, Tahoua and Tillabéri regions to arm themselves in self-defence. Niger’s responses to arms trafficking must be strengthened to address this risk. However, a regional initiative would be better suited to preventing a southward resurgence of weapons flows if Libya’s conflict ends.

Source: Libya Today July 29, 2022 01:44 UTC