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    Small arms trafficking and human rights in Karamoja Sub Region in Uganda
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-09) Matsiko, Ezekiel
    The overall objective of this study is premised on the extent to which Small Arms Trafficking was affecting Human Rights practices in Karamoja. The study established how small arms trafficking hampered development, the availability of small arms and its contribution to the violation of the right to life, the relationship between small arms trafficking and violation of peace and human rights, community’s views about small arms trafficking and the commitment of government toward the reduction of small arms trafficking and human rights education in Moroto-Karamoja. In an effort to find answers to the set objectives, a number of data collection methods were used, these included: questionnaires, interviews, observation, focus group discussions and documentary review. The findings of the study revealed that many of the people in the Karamoja region believed and appreciated small arms trafficking as an alternative form of trade, the findings also revealed governments commitment to combating small arms trafficking and the threats to humanity. Human Rights Education was also established to be inadequate. It was recommended that traditional tribal chiefs be involved in the process of disarmament as a government strategy to combat arms trafficking. Alternative economic better programs should be introduced. Human rights education should be people centered, religious, and local and international N.G.O’s should work hand in hand toward eliminating small arms trafficking with its related challenges.