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Despite the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in January 2005, South Sudan continues to be plagued by underdevelopment and insecurity. One of the factors perpetuating insecurity is the widespread availability of small arms and light weapons, which exacerbates conflict at both the local and national levels. It is important to note that South Sudan is not homogenous - the causes of conflict and insecurity vary from region to region, and thus capacity-building efforts on small arms control must be tailored accordingly.