Combating the proliferation of small arms and light caliber, the planting of landmines under international law

Abstract EN

This study aims to highlight the role of international law in combating the proliferation of small arms and light caliber, which constitute a major challenge to international peace and security, and a threat to development and the protection of human rights, especially in light of the increase in organized crime and terrorism, and the diversity and change of the contents of armed conflicts, most of which have become interiors of an international character.

Indeed, strategies for disarmament and the identification of dangerous weapons focused at the beginning on nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, excluding small arms and landmines.

This is why in this article we seek to discuss the most important international agreements that have been issued and shed light on the work programs drawn up by the United Nations during its conferences, in order to put the necessary mechanisms and procedures for disarmament, preventing the proliferation and trade of small arms, and destroying mines.