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War & humanitarian law

Arms exports

Arms transfers encompass the sale, delivery, transit and licensing of conventional weapons, munitions, spare parts and military technology to state actors.

Why it matters

States parties to the Arms Trade Treaty are obligated to deny arms exports if there is an overriding risk the arms could be used to commit serious violations of IHL.

Key context

The UN Human Rights Council and legal bodies have urged states to halt the sale, transfer and diversion of arms to prevent complicity in violations of international humanitarian law.

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