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Nuclear security concerns rise as 2.5 tons of uranium goes missing in Libya.

The disappearance of a significant amount of uranium ore from a storage facility in Libya has raised concerns about nuclear proliferation and security. The international community is worried that the missing material could fall into the wrong hands and be used to develop nuclear weapons. The incident highlights the need for stronger security measures to prevent the theft of nuclear materials.

3 years ago•Source: Financial Times

IAEA reports tons of uranium missing from Libyan site.

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1.745 min•3 years ago

IAEA reports tons of uranium missing from Libyan site.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that roughly 2.5 tons of natural uranium have gone missing from a Libyan site that is not under government control. The IAEA inspectors found that 10 drums containing uranium ore concentrate previously declared by Libya as being stored at that location were not present at the location. The agency would carry out "further activities" to determine the circumstances of the uranium's removal from the site, which it did not name, and where it is now. The loss of knowledge about the present location of nuclear material may present a radiological risk, as well as nuclear security concerns.

via Reuters

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