3237: Warrap State Government Appeals for Trust as Security Operations Continue

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, the Warrap State Minister of Information Mamer Bath discusses the extension of the state of emergency to 15 July 2026 due to ongoing intercommunal violence, civilian killings, and widespread illegal firearms. Authorities report collecting over 4,500 weapons, though many civilians remain hesitant to disarm without adequate protection. Additional national forces are expected to support renewed operations, alongside deterrence measures in hard-to-reach areas. The government is also promoting community dialogue and voluntary disarmament, stressing that peace is a shared responsibility. Despite security challenges, schools have reopened, and authorities urge residents to cooperate as efforts continue to stabilise the state.