South East Europe ARMED VIOLENCE MONITOR January - March 2026
South East Europe ARMED VIOLENCE MONITOR January - March 2026

Author(s): Violeta Gaši
Subject(s): Politics, 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; Small arms and light weapons (SALW); Organized crime; Domestic violence; South East Europe
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 January and March 2026. Building on monthly reports, it aims to enhance understanding of firearm-related violence in SEE.

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