South East Europe ARMED VIOLENCE MONITOR Quarterly Regional Report October-December 2025
South East Europe ARMED VIOLENCE MONITOR Quarterly Regional Report October-December 2025

Author(s): Violeta Gaši
Subject(s): Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Sociology, Security and defense, Criminology
Published by: The South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC)
Keywords: armed violence; firearm incidents; weapon seizures; South East Europe; small arms and light weapons (SALW); criminal context; domestic violence
Summary/Abstract: The spread and misuse of firearms remain a persistent threat to public safety, human rights, and sustainable development worldwide. Recognizing this challenge, UNDP SEESAC established the Armed Violence Monitoring Platform (AVMP) to systematically collect and analyse data on firearm-related incidents across South East Europe (SEE). Monitoring and analysing firearm-related incidents are therefore essential to understanding the scale, scope, and dynamics of armed violence. Comprehensive and timely data is crucial to inform evidence-based policymaking, strengthen prevention and response strategies, and support efforts to reduce the illicit possession and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW). To support these goals, this Quarterly Regional Report presents key trends, incident patterns, and emerging threats observed between October and December 2025. Building on monthly reports, it aims to enhance understanding of firearm related violence in SEE.

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