Ghana to destroy over 4,000 illegal weapons in nationwide arms amnesty exercise
Ghana is set to destroy over 4,000 illegal weapons as part of activities marking the International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament. Authorities say this move reinforces both national security efforts and transparency in arms control. The weapons were collected through a recent nationwide amnesty exercise.
The weapons are currently being secured by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons ahead of their final destruction. The Executive Director of the Commission, Adam Bona, says the agency is working closely with security services to ensure all recovered weapons are properly documented, stored, and disposed of in line with international standards. Mr. Bona noted that the scale of surrendered arms reflects growing public cooperation with efforts to curb the spread of illegal weapons in the country. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Naa Momo Lartey, called for stronger inclusion of women in decision-making processes related to peace and security, stressing that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without their active participation.
Authorities have scheduled the public destruction exercise for July 25 and July 29. The Presidency has been invited, with the President expected to attend in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces.
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Ghana is preparing to destroy thousands of illegal weapons collected during a nationwide amnesty exercise- an event coinciding with International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament. Authorities say the move reinforces national security efforts and transparency- but what other impacts might it have?
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