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ENDNOTES49 Information supplied by an independent observer in Côte d’Ivoire to Conflict Armament Research in2011 and 2012. Confidential source.50 The ammunition is marked with the calibre designation (7.62 x 54), a date code (06) and a lot number(128). The lot number 128 is also marked on the green battle bags (confidential source).51 Confidential source.52 Reportedly in conjunction with a Western intelligence service (precise details unknown) (confidentialsource).53 Confidential source.54 See BIC for more details: .55 The consignment was later diverted to Tin Can Island port and from there to an inland containerterminal under the authority of Apapa port, reportedly due to congestion at Apapa (confidentialsource).56 Confidential source.57 Confidential source.58 Information supplied to Conflict Armament Research by a confidential source, including photographicevidence. The photographs have not been reproduced here for reasons of confidentiality.59 Confidential source.60 Technical analysis kindly provided by Alexander Diehl; see DIO (2012) for technical specifications.61 See endnote 33 for an explanation of ‘tombak’.62 Technical analysis kindly provided by Alexander Diehl; see DIO (2012) for technical specifications.63 See endnote 33 for an explanation of ‘tombak’.46Conflict Armament ResearchThe Distribution of Iranian Ammunition in Africa: Evidence from a Nine-country Investigation