Protection of civilians in armed conflict 2000, para. 21
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Notes that the excessive accumulation and destabilizing effect of small arms and light weapons pose a considerable impediment to the provision of humanitarian assistance and have a potential to exacerbate and prolong conflicts, endanger civilians and undermine security and the confidence required for a return to peace and stability;
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
United Nations Security Council
Document type
Resolution
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Humanitarian
Year
2000
Paragraph type
OP
Reference
UNSC resolution, Protection of civilians in armed conflict (2000), S/RES/1296, OP 21.