dijlahpoint - Informed press reports have revealed an implicit retreat in the government's stance regarding the end of next September as a decisive and final deadline to resolve the issue of confining weapons to the state. The reports indicated that recent political developments and mutual visits with regional officials have given factions opposing the weapon surrender plan additional momentum to demand the postponement of these steps. Although recent official statements still theoretically refer to the set deadline, they now lack the firmness and strict ultimatum that characterized them initially regarding the treatment of uncontrolled weapons, raising questions about the seriousness of implementing the decision on schedule.