Peace, security, and political stability are indispensable conditions for us to hold upcoming legislative and presidential elections in a serene and transparent manner. Without them, people will not be able to move about freely, no one will be able to assure freedom of assembly and expression, and there will not be the calm required by any electoral process. Public order and calm must be restored throughout Angola. It is our intention to propose that the Lusaka Protocol's implementation be completed within the shortest possible time. FAA has no surplus troops.
Civilian disarmament is an ongoing task being carried out by government.
It will continue to happen, even after the peace process is over. This leaves us with the second round of presidential elections. In terms of the law currently in force, these elections should have taken place within 30 days of the first round. Nearly four years have passed, though. There have been many changes to the electorate.