Papua New Guinea Launches Firearm Amnesty Program Amid Tribal Unrest
Papua New Guinea offers cash incentives to citizens for surrendering illegal firearms as the government combats escalating violence and tribal conflicts in the Highlands region.
In a bid to address the growing problem of illegal firearms and escalating tribal violence in the Highlands region, the government of Papua New Guinea has launched a nationwide gun amnesty and buyback program. This initiative, spearheaded by the country's Police Minister Sir John Pundari, aims to remove tens of thousands of weapons from circulation and provide a path for residents to surrender their illegal firearms safely.
The amnesty period, which began on February 27th, will run until late August, offering citizens the opportunity to turn in their unlawful firearms without fear of prosecution. The government has pledged to provide cash incentives to those who participate in the program, recognizing the need to incentivize the public to part with their weapons.
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Prime Minister James Marape has stressed the urgency of this initiative, stating that the proliferation of illegal guns has been
Source: The Guardian
