4,243 nuclear material incidents recorded in IAEA database since 1993; 168 incidents in 2021, highlighting the need for better regulatory oversight and transport security.

4,243 nuclear and radioactive material incidents, including theft and trafficking, have been recorded in the IAEA Incident and Trafficking Database since 1993. 2021 saw 168 incidents reported by 31 countries, maintaining historical averages. The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency emphasizes the need for improved regulatory oversight and transport security measures to combat the trafficking of nuclear materials worldwide.

May 20, 2024
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