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HomeCongolese Armed Forces personnel use hydraulic shears provided by the United States to destroy excess small arms and light weapons. Note: the photos in this blog are representative and were taken before COVID restrictions were in place. (Department of State photo)

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Congolese Armed Forces personnel use hydraulic shears provided by the United States to destroy excess small arms and light weapons. Note: the photos in this blog are representative and were taken before COVID restrictions were in place. (Department of State photo)

October 20, 2020

Congolese Armed Forces personnel use hydraulic shears provided by the United States to destroy excess small arms and light weapons. Note: the photos in this blog are representative and were taken before COVID restrictions were in place. (Department of State photo)

U.S. Department of State

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