It should be noted, however, that the decreasing trend seems to be the result of the improved ability of the SPLM/A to defend villages along the railway line rather than the effect of a strong governmental policy.
No obstante, cabe observar que, al parecer, esta tendencia decreciente se debe más a la mayor capacidad del SPLM/A para defender las aldeas próximas al ferrocarril que a los efectos de una firme política del Gobierno.