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| Press Release 20-08-2008 |
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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...
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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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