The soldiers must doff their rifles and sidearms before they enter the area [where the NGOs meet] because the NGO folk - who depend on these men and women for their protection - object to the presence of firearms."All they do is complain," said a colonel who attends these meetings. "And you know what, I'm getting school supplies here with the help of my church at home quicker than all these NGO guys. A lot of units here are doing the same.
A little later, another informs the room that "we as an organization will adhere to humanitarian principles and not use any military aircraft. . . . It is unacceptable for humanitarian supplies to come in on military transport." [emphasis added]