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UN mission reports voluntary weapons handovers in Central African Republic
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic reported that 137 members of the Azande Ani Kpi Gbe armed group voluntarily handed over weapons and ammunition in Obo, the UN spokesperson said Nov. 5.
Source-checked brief: attributed UN primary-source account; no on-location reporting.
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic reported that 137 members of the Azande Ani Kpi Gbe armed group voluntarily handed over weapons and ammunition in Obo, the UN spokesperson said Nov. 5.
The mission said another 10 members surrendered locally made weapons in Zemio. It is supporting work and reintegration activities for at-risk participants. The handovers were reported by the mission and do not establish that the group has fully disarmed.
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What we know
- The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic reported that 137 members of the Azande Ani Kpi Gbe armed group voluntarily handed over weapons and ammunition in Obo, the UN spokesperson said Nov. 5.
What we don't know
- This brief is based on the attributed UN statement; it is not independent field reporting.
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