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Media Advisory 20-08-2008



NEW ROUND OF DDI LAUNCHED

Kabul –21 Feb 2008

On 21 February 2008, the Disarmament and Reintegration Commission (D&RC) will officially launch DDI Phase 3 (District DIAG Implementation) supported by the Afghanistan’s New Beginning Programme (ANBP).

The first and second rounds of DDI are ongoing in 51 districts nationwide. DDI 3 will target 18 districts in the Central, East, North East, North and Central Highlands.

Through the DDI initiative, out of the actual 51 districts targeted, 23 districts have complied so far. Importantly, 188 Illegal Armed Groups (IAGs) have been disbanded through DIAG.

DIAG aims at eradicating the influence of illegal armed groups in Afghanistan, thus allowing the consolidation of peace, rule of law and prosperity in the country. By voluntarily surrendering their weapons, disbanding or severing links with armed groups, ex-commanders and government officials linked with these groups will demonstrate their support to the Government to build a safe and prosperous Afghanistan.More...




 

History: In July 2004, remnants of the AMF as well as groups which had never joined the AMF were declared illegal (Presidential decree 50). It was estimated that there could be up to 120,000 persons, operating in over 1,800 illegal groups, which could fall into this category.

Aims: By aiming to rid the country of parallel armed structures, DIAG is more than a nationwide weapons collection. Its ultimate objective is to allow the re-establishment of the rule of law through the promotion of good governance.

 

DIAG Achievements:

Operation: Since the inception of the program, in addition to the 37,053 heavy and light weapons handed over to UNDP’s Afghanistan New Beginnings Programme (ANBP) through the actions and measures undertaken by the Afghan Security Sector in law enforcement institutions, over 1,050 individuals belonging to various armed and

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