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Event 8 October 2026

The rise of Civilian Auxiliary Security Groups in Africa: Implications for European Arms Export Policy

Meeting room of the Egmont Institute, Rue des Petits Carmes 24A, B-1000 Brussels

On invitation only

Governments’ decisions to arm their civilians in response security threats are nothing new despite well-known potential downsides. Perceived short-term gains frequently override mid- or longer-term potential risks. Prominent examples include […]

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