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AIUSA: Arms Trade Action Alert

Halt Arms Trafficking into the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The profitable and illegal flow of arms to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s tragic war continues to pose a major threat to the protection of fundamental human rights in the DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.

Please urge the U.S. Secretary of State to encourage compliance with the arms embargo on the part of Congo’s neighboring countries, and to investigate and prosecute the international network of clandestine profiteers who sell these weapons and make their fortunes from Congo.

Other News and Updates:

Don’t Miss Activities Focused on the Global Arms Trade at Amnesty's Annual General Meeting
At this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Portland, the Military, Security, Police Transfers Working Group (MSPWG) will host a workshop and a break between program sessions on Saturday, April 29th.

At the morning workshop, you will experience the ease at which arms merchants funnel arms to human rights abusers at a fictitious arms bazaar and learn about arms trafficking into the DRC. You will also learn about activities to encourage the United States to help stop troublesome international arms transfers at the UN in June/July.

Later that afternoon from 12pm until 4pm, there will be an opportunity to participate in other interactive activities while you enjoy light refreshments. If you will be at the AGM and are interested in helping out with the bazaar or the break, please contact us at: controlarms@aiusa.org.

Get Educated: New Study Explores U.S. Position on UN Small Arms Conference
As you prepare for activities to encourage the United States to support global principles on the transfer of small arms and light weapons at the UN this summer, it is essential to have an understanding of the U.S. position. A new study, written by Rachel Stohl with the Center for Defense Information, identifies key U.S. policies and attitudes about the global effort to establish global principles. The paper also details U.S. arms export laws and how they match the Control Arms Campaign proposed global principles. Read the study here.
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Join the Military, Security, Police Transfers Working Group
AIUSA’s Military, Security and Police Transfers Working Group (MSPWG) seeks to curb human rights abuses that are made possible via the international arms trade. The group focuses in particular on the export of weapons and military training from the United States that contribute to violations of human rights. Currently, the working group and staff are collaborating on a joint AI-Oxfam-IANSA campaign to help stem the flow of small arms to human rights violators and promote an international treaty to regulate the arms trade. Submit your application.

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posted by Annamarie at 12:58 AM