South Africa had a much higher rate. Thirty one people are short daily. The report says Karamoja region alone has over 160,000 illegally-owned small arms. Oxfam compiled the report following a visit to Northern Uganda by Mick North, father of a five-year old girl, Sophie, who was killed in the Dunblane School massacre in UK in March 1996. Mr North was on a worldwide crusade against small arms.
Men travel hundreds of miles to look for the 'latest' weaponry.
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