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UN Security Council warns of rising small arms threats, urging stronger global controls and tracking.
On November 10, 2025, the UN Security Council held an open debate on the global spread of small arms and light weapons, with officials warning that illicit arms are fueling conflicts, enabling human rights abuses, and undermining peace efforts.
Adedeji Ebo highlighted the rise of untraceable 3D-printed "ghost guns" and the diversion of weapons from legal stockpiles, noting that small arms caused up to 30% of civilian deaths in some conflicts in 2024.
The Council emphasized the need for stronger controls, improved tracking, and better enforcement of arms embargoes, urging integration of disarmament into peace operations and sanctions monitoring.
El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU advierte sobre el aumento de las amenazas de armas pequeñas, instando a un control y seguimiento global más estrictos.