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Last Updated: Monday, 20 October, 2003, 13:20 GMT 14:20 UK
Gun control: UN tries to disarm Afghan warlords
The United Nations is launching a pilot project in Afghanistan to disarm private warlord militias. Weapons are widespread in Afghanistan and tens of thousands of people own guns. The project could help President Karzai extend his authority beyond the capital, Kabul. Paul Anderson reports.

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