Weak Security Sparked Fears of Nuclear Smuggling
Wikileaks cables have revealed a disturbing development in the African uranium mining industry: abysmal safety and security standards in the mines, nuclear research centres, and border customs are enabling international companies to exploit the mines and smuggle dangerous radioactive material across continents.
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Africa:
U.S. Diplomats Reported on Weak Uranium Security
IPS, 26 December 2010
Wikileaks cables have revealed a disturbing development in the African uranium mining industry: abysmal safety and security standards in the mines, nuclear research centres, and… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Allegations Of Uranium Trafficking in 2007
WikiLeaks, 26 December 2010
A diplomatic cable dated 2007-07-11, according to WikiLeaks: Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Atomic Energy Commissioner Arrested
WikiLeaks, 26 December 2010
A diplomatic cable dated 2007-03-08, according to WikiLeaks: Read more »
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Tanzania:
Uranium In Dar Common Knowledge To Shipping Companies, Per Swiss Diplomat
WikiLeaks, 26 December 2010
A diplomatic cable dated 2006-09-27, according to WikiLeaks: Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Nuclear Fuel Rods Easy to Steal in 2006 - WikiLeaks Cable
WikiLeaks, 26 December 2010
A diplomatic cable dated 2006-09-08, according to WikiLeaks: Read more »
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Burundi:
Alleged Nuclear Smuggling Incident In Bujumbura, Burundi
WikiLeaks, 26 December 2010
A diplomatic cable dated 2007-06-27, according to WikiLeaks: Read more »
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Burundi:
Addendum To Alleged Nuclear Smuggling In Burundi
WikiLeaks, 26 December 2010
A diplomatic cable dated 2007-07-17, according to WikiLeaks: Read more »