The Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in The North East Nigeria: The Role of The United Nations
The Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in The North East Nigeria: The Role of The United Nations

Summary/Abstract: The paper analyzes the effects of proliferation of small arms and light weapons on human security in the global context. Accordingly, it examines the existing treaties and protocols instituted by the United Nations on proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Moreover, review relevant literature, with a view to explain how proliferation of small arms of light weapons is a global issue that necessitates a collective approach, even though there are issues that are only peculiar to the North East region of Nigeria. Failed State Theory is adopted to explain the inability of the Nigerian state, to properly handle the issues surrounding the problem in the North East. This research found out that, there are various internal and external factors responsible for the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria. Furthermore, states especially the developing ones, in their capacity are largely unable to address the trend informing their continuous dependence on United Nations. To this effect, the study has examined the efforts of the United Nation in the North East Nigeria in the wake of increasing armed conflict in the region. Resultantly, the United Nations have adopted numerous Treaties and Protocols, however they remains largely insufficient and are unable to comprehensively address the issue. Suggestively, the United Nation needs to put in more efforts in regulating arms production globally. While the nation states need to improve their commitment to addressing the issue of small arms and light weapons in their various jurisdictions.

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