Hundreds of Libyans surrendered their weapons to the new Libyan Army at the weekend, following public outcry at armed militia.
See here for report in The Times.
The amnesty, which took place in Tripoli and Benghazi, entered those taking part into a free prize draw with the opportunity to win items including a Hyundai hatchback, flat screen televisions and iPads.
Small arms, ammunition and heavy weapons, including Kalashnikovs, anti-aircraft guns, rocket-propelled grenades were all handed over as a military marching band and pop music played in the background.