Colombia: Nuclear Security Center will Combat FARC's Nuclear Ambitions
Abstract:
The newly created Center for Nuclear Security in Colombia will work to prevent members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) from obtaining nuclear or radiological materials. According to Gen. Rafael Parra, since 2005, the FARC has been trying to buy nuclear materials in Ukraine.
Abstract Number: 20100320
Headline: Colombia: Nuclear Security Center will Combat FARC's Nuclear Ambitions
Date: October 2010
Bibliography: "Colombia tries to stop rebels from getting nuclear arms," BBC News, 20 October 2010, www.bbc.co.uk
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This material is produced independently for NTI by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of and has not been independently verified by NTI or its directors, officers, employees, or agents. Copyright © 2011 by MIIS.
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