As part of the 'Regional assistance to Arms Management and Destruction in Sahel-West Africa', MAG was requested by the Gendarmerie and the National and Nomadic Guard (GNNT) to conduct further technical risk assessments of armouries in the geographical area of N’Djamena plus eleven other regions throughout Chad. MAG conducted a joint mission of assessments of Gendarmerie and GNNT sites. This assessment mission started in April with MAG technical experts conducting assessment in N’Djamena, the Southern, Eastern and Northern parts of Chad. A total of 60 armouries and/or facilities where weapons are stored have been assessed. The reports were presented to the authorities to formulate intervention plans respectively with the Gendarmerie and the GNNT. Both authorities have signed a MoU with MAG in August allowing MAG to start activities for identified priority sites MAG continues to liaise with the DGRS, the national department in charge of all weapons and ammunition in Chad, as well as with the armed forces to identify PSSM needs and provide further support.