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    Illicit Firearms Trafficking in Addis Ababa: Legal Frameworks, Controlling Endeavors and Associated Challenges Since 2016
    (Addis Ababa University, 2020-06) Girma Tegegn; Mercy Fikadu (Phd)
    This study aimed at investigating the menace of illegal firearms trafficking in Addis Ababa through scrutinizing the implementation of global, regional and domestic legal frameworks. The study further aimed at indicating the primary actors in the implementation of the legal frameworks and associated cooperation. To attain the objectives, qualitative research methodology was employed. Primary data was gathered through in-depth interview with the consultation of public document. Secondary data was also used to substantiate the primary data on the major legal provisions. Findings of the study revealed that Ethiopia is more likely weak to implement the legal frameworks that deal with the menace of firearms trafficking. Even though the country has ratified several international and regional instruments, and enacted domestic law. This is owing to the fact that firearms‟ trafficking has been increasing in the country since there is low proclivity on the side of the government to investigate, detain and prosecute the traffickers. According to the findings of the study, the new Ethiopian Firearm Administration and Control Proclamation (No.1177/2020), has suffered some problems. Relevant actors were not taking part during the drafting process though the government attempted to make it inclusive. Some of its content is also problematic. The study further indicated despite the fact that the government has been exerting efforts to curb the menace; it is not proportional to the alarming situation. This is owing to the fact that there are challenges like lack of institutional capacity, absence of national task force; lack of public trust and confidence on police service, political tensions, corruption, poor data management, low level of public participation, and lack of inclusiveness in the efforts to comate illegal firearms trafficking. To conquer the challenges, the government should work aggressively through strengthening its instrument and combating mechanisms.