A Tale of Two Rifles: The proliferation of F2000 and AK-103 self-loading rifles exported to Libya in 2004–2009

by N.R. Jenzen-Jones

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Prologue

During the Libyan Civil war of 2011, observers noted the presence of two weapons previously unseen in the region: the FN Herstal F2000 and IZHMASH (now Kalashnikov Concern) AK-103 self-loading rifles. These two weapons, amongst others, served as ‘flag items’ during the aftermath of the civil conflict, and their proliferation has been documented throughout states in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. These weapons have been observed together in Gaza, for example, where images show various militant groups armed with both AK-103 and F2000 rifles.This research report examines the proliferation of of these weapons within Libya and the broader MENA region.

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