Recover Looted Illegal Arms, Ensure Candidate Safety Before Elections
With the national election approaching, urgent action is needed to restore public confidence by recovering illegal weapons looted from police stations after 5 August and guaranteeing the safety of candidates, voters, and campaign workers.
Authorities must immediately recover all illegal arms looted from police stations after 5 August and bring those weapons under the rule of law. Without restoring control over these arms, free and fair elections cannot be ensured.
Equally critical is the safety of candidates ahead of polling. The government must provide effective security so that candidates can campaign freely, voters can participate without fear, and the democratic process remains credible.
Ensuring law and order before the election is not optional—it is the foundation of a legitimate vote and a peaceful transition that reflects the will of the people.
