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　Weapons Destruction Project

　1. Weapons Reduction and Development for Peace (WDP) Project

　2. Safe Storage and Registration Project

　3.Weapons Destruction Project

　4. Public Awareness Project

　5. National Commission Support Project

　Achievements

　Records of Phase 1
This project supports the destruction of small arms collected from civilians through the WDP Project. Weapons collected seperately by the Government, and weapons identified as surplus weapons through the Safe Storage and Registration Project, are also destroyed.

The weapons are burnt and destroyed at Weapons Destruction Ceremonies "Flame of Peace", organized by the Royal Government of Cambodia. These public ceremonies are attended by residents of the community, and widely publicized within and without Cambodia.

The destruction of these weapons have several objectives and effects. It will:
  • prevent further circulation and usage of such weapons, thus contributing to the Government's weapons management
  • increase confidence among civilians in that all surrendered weapons will be destroyed and thus will not illegally end up to threaten their own safety. This will further encourage citizens to surrender their weapons.
  • increase confidence among residents and officials who witness these events that their country and community are moving toward peace (emotional impact).
  • raise Cambodia's profile as a country dedicated in peace-building and security

    -Please also see "    Official Number of Small Arms Destroyed in Cambodia"(pdf format), compiled by the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Weapons Destruction Ceremonies Supported by JSAC
(Date) (Place) (Number of Weapons)
Phase I 1 September 21, 2003 Siem Reap Province 1,009
2 February 29, 2004 Banteay Mean Chey Province 2,605
3 September 23, 2004 Siem Reap Province 3,148
4 December 14, 2004 Otdar Mean Chey Province 2,624
5 February 3, 2005 Banteay Mean Chey Province 1,422
6 March 13, 2005 Siem Reap Province 1,408
7 September 26, 2005 Siem Reap Province 3,430
Phase II 8 March 4, 2006 Battambang Province 1,853
9 June 15, 2006 Kampong Thom Province 1,273
10 August 23, 2006 Battambang Province 6,672
11 May 24, 2007 Kampong Thom Province 2,428
12 September 19, 2007 Battambang Province 6,613
total 34,485

Preparation (1)

Staff of the Ministry of Interior and Police follow their regulations for preparing, burning and clearing the weapons.

Weapons are piled up after demining agencies check the grounds for mines and other explosives. Each weapon is carefully examined by the police before the destruction to ensure safety.
Preparation (2)

Diesel is poured to burn the weapons.
Guests attending the destruction ceremony. Around 2 to 4,000 guests attend the ceremony, including residents and officials from government agencies and . Before the weapons are lighted, government officials and JSAC representatives give speeches to congradulate the efforts of all involved in the process.
The flame of small arms is lightened by the guests of the ceremony.
The weapons are burnt for 2 days, and afterwards are no longer operational..

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