-Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> </A> -Cui Bono?- http://www.usia.gov/cgi-bin/washfile/display.pl?p=/products/washfile/latest&f=00021501.plt&t=/products/washfile/newsitem.shtml 15 February 2000 Fact Sheet: Trafficking in Small Arms and Light Weapons (U.S. initiative seeks to promote peace, regional security) (1650) (The following fact sheet was issued by the U.S. Department of State on February 15, 2000.) U.S. Comprehensive Initiative on Small Arms and Illicit Trafficking The United States is taking a wide range of steps to address growing international concern about trafficking in small arms and light weapons. U.S. efforts are intended to promote regional security, peace and reconciliation in regions of conflict and to make the world safer by helping to shut down illicit arms markets that fuel the violence associated with terrorism and international organized crime. *** *** Cracking Down on Financing of Illicit Arms Illicit markets in valuable commodities such as diamonds have helped finance arms flows, particularly to embargoed groups and nations. The United States and other concerned countries are identifying ways to track and intercept illicit trafficking in precious gemstones used in financing conflicts in Africa. One possibility is legislation that would require each diamond to be sold with a certificate of origin guaranteeing its legality. Such an initiative would require working closely with the diamond industry, whose cooperation is essential for any dependably effective regime. *** *** -- ----------------------- NOTE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml ----------------------- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soap-boxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
