Tag: illicit firearms
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Ghana Eyes Gun Amnesty to Curb Illicit Firearms and Rising Violence
Ghana Moves Toward a Gun Amnesty Plan The Government of Ghana is reportedly considering a gun amnesty in the coming days or weeks as part of a broader effort to tackle the growing problem of illicit firearms and related violence. The initiative, proposed by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCSALW), is…
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Ghana Readies Gun Amnesty to Curb Illicit Firearms and Rising Violence
Overview: A government-backed gun amnesty on the horizon The Government of Ghana is signaling a forthcoming gun amnesty aimed at curbing the alarming spread of illicit firearms and the associated violence across the country. In a statement issued by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCSALW) on Monday, October 27, 2025, officials…
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Ghana Considers Gun Amnesty to Curb Illicit Firearms and Violence
Overview: A Government Push for a Gun Amnesty The Government of Ghana is signaling the introduction of a gun amnesty in the coming days or weeks. Aimed at allowing individuals who possess illegal firearms to surrender them without facing arrest, interrogation, or prosecution, the program aligns with policy actions proposed by the National Commission on…