In the Lakes State of South Sudan an estimated 2,200 firearms have been collected by the SPLA. This is since September 7, when the government had requested for civilians to hand over their firearms to police officers or village leaders. There has been an increase in cattle raids, which is thought to be linked to the need for marriage dowries. Also, there has been an increase in the number of highway robberies. The seized arms up until this point have been supposedly handed over freely and not against the will of the owner.
Matt Boguslawski
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