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2011 Egyptian revolution. The Egyptian Revolution of 2011, locally called January 25 Revolution (Arabic: ثورة 25 يناير‎ thawret 25 yanāyir, Revolution of 25 of January) and sometimes referred to as the Lotus Revolution,[21] was a diverse movement of demonstrations, marches, plaza occupations, riots, non-violent civil resistance, acts of civil disobedience and labor strikes which took place following a popular uprising that began on 25 January 2011.

2011 Egyptian revolution

AK-47 AKM. The first Soviet 'true' intermediate cartridge (7.62x41 M43) assault rifle,Sudaev AS-44, as tested in 1944.

AK-47 AKM

Unfortunately, Sudaev fell severely ill in 1945 and died next year before finalizing his design. Tokarev 7.62x41 experimental assault rifle, as tested in late 1945 The first Kalashnikov assault rifle prototype of 1946, also known as AK-46.Note that it had numerous internal and external differences from the later models, including separate safety and fire mode selector switches, as well as non-reciprocating charging handle, all located on the left side of the weapon.

Frontline: hot guns: "How Criminals Get Guns" By Dan Noyes, Center for Investigative Reporting Ask a cop on the beat how criminals get guns and you're likely to hear this hard boiled response: "They steal them.

frontline: hot guns: "How Criminals Get Guns"

" But this street wisdom is wrong, according to one frustrated Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agent who is tired of battling this popular misconception. An expert on crime gun patterns, ATF agent Jay Wachtel says that most guns used in crimes are not stolen out of private gun owners' homes and cars. "Stolen guns account for only about 10% to 15% of guns used in crimes," Wachtel said. Because when they want guns they want them immediately the wait is usually too long for a weapon to be stolen and find its way to a criminal. In fact, there are a number of sources that allow guns to fall into the wrong hands, with gun thefts at the bottom of the list. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. IANSA - the global movement against gun violence. The majority of small arms are in the hands of private individuals - worldwide, around 60% of guns are possessed by civilians.

IANSA - the global movement against gun violence

There is a strong correlation between firearms ownership and gun death rates, especially for handgun ownership, as handguns are concealable and so commonly used in crime. In 2006, the UN sub-commission on human rights endorsed principles to prevent human rights abuses by civilians with guns. Many countries regulate: - types of weapons permitted. For example, prohibiting fully automatic weapons, or semiautomatic rifles. List of World’s Largest Creditor and Debtor Nations. Since 2006 The International Monetary Fund’s Balance of Payment statistics have been uploaded into a neat online database accessible through its website.

List of World’s Largest Creditor and Debtor Nations

Among country balance of payments figures, the database also features the “Net International Investment Position” of a country, which is defined as the difference between foreign assets that domestic residents own and domestic assets held by foreign entities. Here are the most recent (2010) rankings. Note that the 2011 rankings are still in the process of being calculated. 2010 Country NIIP (Net International Investment Position) statistics by the IMF.

NIIP is defined by a country’s total domestically owned assets minus its foreign owned assets. Source: IMF. Murders with firearms statistics - countries compared - NationMaster Crime. "Countries Compared by Crime > Murders with firearms.

Murders with firearms statistics - countries compared - NationMaster Crime

International Statistics at NationMaster.com", The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention). Aggregates compiled by NationMaster. Retrieved from. TRADING BLOCKS AND COUNTRY GROUPS. Egypt signs on to biggest free trade bloc in Africa. Egypt signs on to biggest free trade bloc in Africa Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Egypt on Sunday in Johannesburg signed on to the formation of the biggest free trade bloc in Africa's history, during the second tripartite meeting involving the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) summit in South Africa.

Egypt signs on to biggest free trade bloc in Africa

The new bloc comprises the grouping of COMESA, SADC, and EAC states. The free trade area will reach from Cairo to Cape Town, and from Madagascar to Angola, covering 26 African countries along the way. The World Factbook. Egypt Laws. Human rights in Egypt. Egyptian police convicted of killing protesters - World. An Egyptian court on Tuesday gave suspended one-year sentences to 11 policemen accused of killing 22 protesters and wounding 44 others during last year's uprising that ousted longtime leader Hosni Mubarak.

Egyptian police convicted of killing protesters - World

Judge Sabri Hamed acquitted three other policemen at a court hearing in Cairo held under tight security. Families of the dead protesters rejected the verdict and vowed revenge. "Death to the murderers! " they chanted. In his ruling, Sabri said the defendants had a legitimate right to self-defence when a mob pelted their station with rocks and firebombs, but they used excessive force in dealing with the threat, since those killed included some in homes some distance away.

Guns in Egypt: Facts, Figures and Firearm Law. Egypt-Defense Industry. Egypt Index Egypt was the most important manufacturer of weapons and military components among the Arab countries.

Egypt-Defense Industry

State-owned enterprises, under control of the Armament Authority headed by a major general, were the main domestic producers of Egypt's defense systems. The Armament Authority was responsible for selecting, developing, and procuring military systems. Acting on behalf of the military's branches, the authority assigned production to domestic factories or contracted with external suppliers.

As early as 1949, Egypt unveiled plans to develop its own aircraft and armaments industry with the industrial base that emerged during World War II when British and American forces placed orders for equipment. Egypt - An Overview. Egypt forms part of the North Africa region.

Egypt - An Overview

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