This paper is the final report of the study on “The issues and challenges of light weapons control and the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration processes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”, prepared by Securitas Congo and the African Security Sector Network (ASSN).
Based on surveys and interviews with a random sample of 1000 people and a dozen discussions with the various key players involved in arms control in the DRC, this study is meant to support Congolese government’s efforts to set up strategies against armed violence and light weapons availability in the DRC.