The Repression Trade

Key FindingscasesCurrent FrameworkCompaniesRecommendationsTake actionPreviousNext Key findings Using open-source techniques, weapons analysis and trade data, Amnesty International identified 23 major producers of less lethal equipment and hunting ammunition whose products were used unlawfully by security forces in more than 50 protests in 25 countries worldwide. Evidence strongly indicates longstanding patterns of irresponsible trade in both equipment designed for law enforcement and hunting

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