The United Nations is urging Afghanistan's warlords to cooperate with a plan supported by the organization to disarm approximately one hundred thousand factional fighters. The request made on Sunday came just a day after Afghan President Hamid Karzai approved a Japanese-led initiative. The aim of this plan is to disarm and demobilize militias in Kunduz province. This ambitious two-hundred million dollar project is set to begin on October 24 with a pilot program aimed at disarming about one thousand fighters. A UN spokesperson in Kabul stated that the responsibility for the success of this program lies with those who are armed. Last week, UN officials mediated a ceasefire in northern Afghanistan between two rival warlords who have direct ties to the US-backed central government of Afghanistan.
Disarmament and Demobilization Plan for Militias in Afghanistan - 2003-10-12
The UN is calling on Afghan warlords to support a disarmament plan for around 100,000 militia fighters, following President Karzai's approval of a Japanese-led initiative. This $200 million project aims to start with a pilot program to disarm 1,000 fighters in Kunduz province. The success of the initiative depends on the cooperation of the armed factions involved.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The UN has called on Afghan warlords to support a disarmament plan for around 100,000 militia fighters, following President Karzai's approval of a Japanese-led initiative. A pilot program will begin on October 24 to disarm 1,000 fighters in Kunduz province.
- The disarmament initiative is valued at $200 million.
- A ceasefire was recently mediated between rival warlords in northern Afghanistan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced decades of conflict, and disarmament of militias is seen as essential for establishing peace and governance.
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