Demilitarization is commonly defined as removing or preventing weapons and armed capability within a territory, for example by eliminating weapons production facilities inside the territory and stopping the smuggling of weapons into it.
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temporal
Demilitarization is a negotiating and security term describing the elimination of military capabilities and weapon flows in a given area.
Demilitarization in post-conflict transitions typically involves disarming non-state armed groups, and withdrawal of military forces is often tied to agreed standards, milestones, and timeframes linked to progress on demilitarization.
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Common features of demilitarization and military withdrawal arrangements in peace processes.