The International Atomic Energy Agency warns of the disappearance of 2.5 tons of uranium from a site in Libya

The disappearance, which “may pose a radiological hazard, as well as nuclear security problems,” fears the international body.

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Le Figaro

published On 03/15/2023 at 23:45to update On 03/15/2023 at 23:45

This is confusing and disturbing information. with the current situation, Reuters consultedThe International Atomic Energy Agency announced that its inspectors had discovered the disappearance of 2.5 tons of natural uranium from a Libyan nuclear site that is not under government control. A discovery that came as a result of an inspection on Tuesday, but was initially planned for last year. she had It was postponed due to the security situation in the region. says the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi.

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Therefore, the International Atomic Energy Agency will conduct an investigation to determine the circumstances of the withdrawal of uranium from an unnamed site. And to add: “Loss of knowledge about the current location of nuclear materials can pose a radiological hazard, as well as nuclear security concerns.” In 2003, Libya led Muammar Gaddafi It abandoned its nuclear weapons program and acquired centrifuges capable of increasing its uranium quantities. Libya has seen little peace since a NATO-backed uprising in 2011 toppled Gaddafi. Since 2014, political control has been shared between rival eastern and western factions.