Other beneficiaries of the Specialized Training included local authorities and other relevant stakeholders. The courses presented during the training include: Liberia Arms Control Legislations and Enforcement, Harmonizing Existing Arms Control Legislations with the global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), Weapon and Ammunition Management (WAM), Small Arms, their Ammunition, Light Weapons (SALW) and Explosives Transfer Control, Border Security Management and Gender in Arms Control. The courses for the specialized training were facilitated by Arms Control Experts from the Small Arms Commission of Liberia, the Liberia Immigration Service and a Revenue Specialist from the Liberia Revenue Authority, (Customs Division). The Local Authorities recommended extending the specialized training to other persons in high positions in the various security agencies and other active stakeholders. The awareness component was welcomed by community dwellers, with the involvement of county officials, border security officers, motorcyclists and marketers.

Source: Front Page Africa September 02, 2021 16:41 UTC