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American Guns Fuel Jamaica's Deadly Streets

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 25 August 2019.

Loose American gun laws have led to a staggering number of firearms disappearing in the United States. According to reports, hundreds of thousands of guns sold in the country vanish each year.

These guns often find their way to Jamaica, where they contribute to the country's high murder rate. In fact, a single handgun has been linked to nine murders in the Caribbean nation.

Published on August 25, 2019, this article highlights the devastating impact of American firearms on global communities.

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