3141: MBS: From Guns to Peace: Rethinking Security in South Sudan

Today, we’re diving into a conversation that touches the very heart of South Sudan’s struggle for peace, the issue of guns in civilian hands.

For years, many communities have held onto weapons for protection, to guard their families, cattle, and livelihoods. But the reality is that more guns have often led to more fear, mistrust, and violence.

So, how do we begin to change this mindset?
How do we move from a society that depends on the gun to one that trusts the law — and feels truly protected by it?
And what lessons can we draw from past disarmament efforts that fell short of their goals?

To unpack these questions, Irene Lasu spoke with Lou Geofry Duke, African Scholars in Peace, Security & Development Fellow at the African Leadership Centre, King’s College London.