October 2010
Under Pressure: Social Violence Over Land and Water in Yemen
This Yemen Armed Violence Assessment (YAVA) Issue Brief provides an overview of the dynamics and impacts of land- and water-related social violence, highlighting likely future trends. It elaborates on the particular contribution of small arms and light weapons as a cross-cutting factor shaping social violence. The Issue Brief also considers government initiatives to contain civilian gun use, and highlights the many linkages between social violence and other systemic challenges confronting Yemeni society.
© 2010 Small Arms Survey (SaS)
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Author:
Gavin Hales
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Emilie LeBrun, Robert Muggah
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