News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

1. On 23 September 2016, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General convened, on behalf of the Secretary-General, a Ministerial meeting on the Central African Republic (CAR) with H.E. Professor Faustin Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, and key stakeholders including…

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) strongly condemns Tuesday morning’s incidents in Bangui’s PK5 district. These irresponsible acts which caused casualties, followed a murder and attempted acts of revenge. MINUSCA denounces…

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) deplores new violence which occurred in the early morning of 15 October 2016, at Ngakobo, in Ouaka prefecture. Shots broke out in a displaced persons camp in this locality for reasons which…

A convoy from Bambari secured by the Mauritanian contingent of the integrated multidimensional United Nations Mission for Stabilization in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has been targeted in an armed attack occurred, on Thursday 13 October, around 19 hours, between Grimari and Sibut. According…

U N I T E D N A T I O N S N A T I O N S U N I E S The Secretary-General -- Message on United Nations Day 24 October 2016 This year’s observance of United Nations Day occurs at a time of transition for the world and for the United Nations. Humanity has entered the era of sustainability – with a…

The Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) dismantled barricades erected by hostile demonstrators from the early morning hours in Bangui. MINUSCA firmly condemns the incidents that affected several neighborhoods in the capital and left four dead…

The Secretary-General condemns the outbreak of violence on 24 October in Bangui, Central African Republic, which resulted in the tragic death of at least four civilians and the injuring of a further nine. He deplores the attacks against the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the…

MINUSCA calls on the Central African Government to prioritize the fight against impunity for serious past and present violations and abuses of human rights and humanitarian law committed in Kaga-Bandoro, and to ensure the timely completion of investigations and prosecutions. The recommendations are…

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jan Eliasson, begins on Tuesday 1 November 2016 an official visit of 48 hours in the Central African Republic. The visit, the first of its kind in CAR, occurred in the framework of the preparation of the donor conference to be held in Brussels on…

Volunteers work tirelessly to create a better future for all. They contribute to national well-being and show global solidarity at times of crisis. We see this in action all over the world, most notably over the past year as volunteers have provided shelter and wide-ranging support to millions of…

As United Nations Secretary-General over the last decade, I have repeatedly stressed the interdependence of the three pillars of the United Nations -- peace, sustainable development and human rights. Together, they form the basis of resilient and cohesive societies rooted in inclusion, justice and…

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) takes seriously reports of violence and abuses committed by armed groups against communities on ethnic or religious grounds. The Mission will not hesitate to use all appropriate means to…