Working group seeks quick end to arms sales

By Aloysius Laukai

The chairman of the Torokina war relics working group, Albert Magoi, says his group’s task is to end the illegal arms trade between Torokina and the Bougainville region.

The establishment of the working group has managed to stop these activities escalating into a major, uncontrolled situation, Mr Magoi told New Dawn FM.

The group is committed to upholding the Bougainville Peace Agreement and especially to weapons disposal throughout the island.

Mr Magoi says his would like the ABG and its partners to start developing economic activities in the Torokina district.

He said now an American team has identified unexploded bombs and other ammunition in the Torokina area, people must move quickly to get rid of this junk for once and for all.