IAEA / Data Shows 189 Radioactive Material Incidents Were Beyond Regulatory Control In 2019

Data Shows 189 Radioactive Material Incidents Were Beyond Regulatory Control In 2019
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published data showing 189 incidents involving nuclear and other radioactive material were out of regulatory control in 2019.

According to a statement, the incidents were reported by 36 states and indicate that unauthorised activities involving nuclear and other radioactive material, including incidents of trafficking and malicious use, continue to happen.

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