UNODC Specialized practical training on the investigation and prosecution of firearms trafficking and related offences for Burkina Faso

03/06/2019
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04/06/2019
Activity description

On 3-4 June 2019, UNODC organized a "Specialized practical training on the investigation and prosecution of firearms trafficking and related offences" for Burkina Faso. The training was a joint effort with the National Commission on Small Arms of Burkina Faso and part of UNODC's continued support to the country's institutions that in the last year has included, among others, support to illicit firearm collection campaigns; marking and registration of firearms; as well as the construction of a transit stockpiling site for seized and confiscated firearms and ammunition.

Project description

 These activities are part of the efforts of UNODC to fight illicit firearms trafficking, organised crime and terrorism in West and Central Africa, and are embedded in the African Union's "Silencing the Guns Continental Plan of Action on the Control of Illicit SALW" aimed at implementing the AU's Silencing the Guns initiative. These activities were made possible thanks to the financial and technical support from the Governments of Germany and Italy. 

Type of Activity
Technical material or financial assistance
Focus of Activity
Ammunition
Border controls
Enforcement
Import controls
International instruments
Marking
Regional cooperation
Small arms and light weapons (SALW) controls
Tracing
Transfer controls
Partners
Burkina Faso
Implementers
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Donors
Germany
Italy
Contact Details

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Firearms Programme

Vienna International Centre, Room E1245

Tel.: (+43-1) 26060
E-mail: gfp@un.org
Point of Contact: Silvia de Pedro
Phone: (+43-1) 26060-83288
E-mail: silvia.depedro@un.org