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Plan to disarm civilians in Angola

March 19, 2004

Johannesburg, Angola - The Angolan government is considering a three-phase voluntary plan to disarm civilians, local media reported on Thursday.

Jose Alfredo Ekuikui, Commander General of the national police, was quoted as saying the plan would involve an assessment of the number and location of weapons in the hands of civilians, an awareness programme, and setting up posts for the voluntary handover of arms.

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