Weapons looted during Libya conflict reached extremist groups in Nigeria – UN

The United Nations has disclosed that a portion of the weapons looted during the 2011 conflict in Libya has been diverted to extremist groups in Nigeria and other nations within the Sahel region. During a meeting focused on the proliferation of illicit firearms at the UN headquarters in New York, Izumi Nakamitsu highlighted the concerning trajectory of these weapons. The UN's findings underscore the ongoing challenges posed by the availability of arms in regions plagued by insecurity and violence. This situation raises significant concerns regarding regional stability and the capacity of governments to combat extremist threats.

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