The EU behind enhancing capacities to prevent the trafficking of radiological and nuclear material in the Middle East

July 25, 2019
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A UNICRI Team went to Beirut to discuss and consult with the Lebanese authorities responsible for preventing the trafficking of radiological and nuclear (RN) material. The visit was conducted within the framework of the project CONTACT – Enhancing capacities to prevent the trafficking of radiological and nuclear material in the Middle East. This regional project is funded by ‘Global Affairs Canada’.

CONTACT is the first project in the Middle East that focuses on intelligence operations to counter RN illicit trafficking.

The CONTACT – Middle East project complements the efforts of the Middle East countries and UNICRI by serving as an implementing partner of the European Union CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence initiative (EU CBRN CoE).

 

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Countries covered:

  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Palestine *
  • Syria *