Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The Burmese army is using Swedish weapons against the Kachin Independence Army in the far north of the country: 84mm Carl Gustaf rocket launchers.

The Burmese army is using Swedish weapons against the Kachin Independence Army in the far north of the country: 84mm Carl Gustaf rocket launchers. These weapons were not exported directly from Sweden but obtained through a third country. This is illegal and against both Sweden's export regulations and the EU arms embargo on Burma. The relevant Swedish authority is now investigating the matter to find out how these weapons ended up in the hands of the Burmese army.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/burma-caught-using-swedish-weapons-in-war-against-rebels-8406646.html