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MINUSCA investigates sexual exploitation and abuse allegations
Additional allegations against our troops of misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, and fraternization with the local population have come to MINUSCA’s attention today. In response, MINUSCA on Thursday will dispatch a multifunctional team to the location to gather the facts, sensitize the troops…
MINUSCA deeply saddened by the demise of its Force Commander, Gen. Tumenta
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is deeply saddened by the demise of disease of his Force Commander, Major General Martin Chomu Tumenta, on Monday. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Central African…
MINUSCA warns against any disruption of the electoral process
On Tuesday, MINUSCA took control of strategic points in the city of Ndele, in the Bamingui Bangoran prefecture (northeast of the Central African Republic), after FPRC elements (Ex-Seleka coalition) raised a flag last night at the local police station (Gendarmerie). MINUSCA and its strategic partners…
New allegations of sexual abuse emerge against MINUSCA peacekeepers
The UN Mission in Central African Republic has identified seven new possible victims of sexual exploitation and abuse in Bambari. These cases were brought to the Mission’s attention on 21 January by a team of Human Rights Watch researchers, who passed this information to MINUSCA in the interest of…