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By Toby Collins
November 8, 2011 (LONDON) – The Cueibet county commissioner has told the media that the Lakes state disarmament programme that began in September will begin its next phase after the completion of phase two on 3 November.
- Confiscated arms collected stored in Mayom district, Rumbek central county, Lakes state, September 2011 (ST)
On 5 November commissioner Isaac Mayom Malek told Good News Radio that the next phase will involve the confiscation of arms in the possession of those who retained illegal firearms in the previous phases.
Malek disclosed that since 768 firearms have recently been collected in the county, the security situation has improved.
However, he reserved caution due to the approaching dry season, in which scarcity of resources can lead to heightened tension.
Malek thanked the citizens of the state for their cooperation with the programme.
In September a civilian-led, UN backed and Sudan People’s Liberation Army enforced disarmament programmes began in Lakes, Warrap and Unity state. 2,000 arms were collected during the month.
(ST)
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