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UNIDIR. 2020 ‘Weapons Marking.’ Weapons and Ammunition Management Country Insight: Liberia; 4, p. 7. Geneva: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research / UNIDIR. 11 November

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As of April 2018, the Government of Liberia had marked all weapons held by its security forces, which represent a significant achievement.

Opportunities for enhancement include developing guidance for marking of modular weapons, marking of materiel recovered from law enforcement operations, as well as establishing a national standard for marking of ammunition, as required by the ECOWAS Convention.

Options for WAM enhancement
Ongoing
25. Continue to ensure that markings are done in compliance with ECOWAS Convention All security services; TCA

Short-term
26. Ensure adequate maintenance and repair of marking machines LiNCSA
27. Decide on marking standards of ammunition in line with the ECOWAS Convention All security services, with TCA
28. Ensure marking on legally possessed arms by civilians LiNCSA; LNP; TCA

Short-long
29. Sensitize marking obligations as it relates to internal transfers TCA
30. In the case of integration of serviceable seized or recovered weapons, ensure appropriate marking prior to integration. All security services, with TCA

ECOWAS = Economic Community of West African States
LiNCSA = Liberia National Commission on Small Arms
LNP = Liberia National Police
TCA = Technical Committee
WAM = Weapons and Ammunition Management

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