South Sudan army chiefs have cracked down on unauthorized gun carrying among soldiers. The military top brass announced Wednesday that security personnel can't walk around with firearms unless they have proper papers from headquarters. Only those with official mission orders can carry weapons.
Anyone caught breaking these rules will have their guns taken away, and depending on the severity of their offense, they'll also face punishment. The Defense Force leader, General Paul Nang Majok, didn't stop at military personnel either—he ordered all civilians with guns to register them right away.
Local leaders, including traditional chiefs, must oversee this gun registration process. Once people finish registering, they can return to their villages with their weapons. During this registration period, armed civilians may only move with guns inside their local areas. The military has given gun owners just one month to complete the registration process.
Anyone caught breaking these rules will have their guns taken away, and depending on the severity of their offense, they'll also face punishment. The Defense Force leader, General Paul Nang Majok, didn't stop at military personnel either—he ordered all civilians with guns to register them right away.
Local leaders, including traditional chiefs, must oversee this gun registration process. Once people finish registering, they can return to their villages with their weapons. During this registration period, armed civilians may only move with guns inside their local areas. The military has given gun owners just one month to complete the registration process.
