Togo: Ministers review and adopt new bill to curb illegal use and circulation of firearms

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Friday, 02 February 2024 14:06
Togo: Ministers review and adopt new bill to curb illegal use and circulation of firearms

(Togo First) - During its latest Council of Ministers, on January 31, Togo adopted a bill on firearms and ammunition. The new bill aims to update and improve Togo’s firearms and light ammunition regulation. 

In detail, once approved by the parliament, the bill will enable the relevant authorities to better control arms-related activities. The bill specifically provides a framework for the categorization of weapons and their legal acquisition and use. It also aims to curb the proliferation, circulation, and illicit trafficking of firearms, ammunition, and associated equipment.

Through this move, Togo seeks to align with regional and global security standards.

According to the government, "the current legal framework, derived from the law of January 6, 1959, on the weapons regime in Togo and its implementing decree of April 19, 1995, must be revised and updated to meet our country's security needs while complying with the requirements of regional and international standards that impose stricter control on the individual and collective possession of firearms."

Ayi Renaud Dossavi

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