East Africa: Lawmakers Decry Slow Implementation of EAC Peace and Security Protocol

Regional lawmakers Tuesday called out East African Community partners states for failing to implement the sole existing instrument meant to foster regional peace and security, combat terrorism and piracy, and control the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, among others.

The call was made as the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) wrapped up debate on a report of the Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution on the oversight activity on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.

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