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MINUSCA and UNOCA call UPC and FPRC led coalition for an immediate end to the fighting between
The Special Representatives of the United Nations Secretary-General for Central Africa and the Central African Republic (CAR) call for the immediate cessation of hostilities between FPRC (Front Populaire pour la Renaissance…
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Joint statement on the Central African Republic by the Economic Community of Central African States, the African Union, the International Organization of La Francophonie, the European Union and the United Nations
Libreville, Addis Ababa, Paris, Brussels and New York, 19 February 2017: The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the African Union (AU), the International Organization of La Francophonie (IOF), the European…
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MINUSCA warns Fprc coalition about intimidation of IDPs in Ippy
Three members of the coalition led by the Front Populaire pour la Renaissance de Centrafrique (FPRC), whose offensive towards Bambari (center of Central African Republic) was stopped by the United Nations Mission in the…
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MINUSCA concerned about distribution of weapons to youth in IPPY
Verified information shows that the Front Populaire pour la Renaissance de Centrafrique (FPRC)’s coalition is distributing weapons to youth in Ippy, Ouaka prefecture (centre of the Central African Republic), in order to…
Secretary-General appoints Najat Rochdi of Morocco as Deputy Special Representative and resident Coordinator in Central African Republic
nited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on 2 nd March the appointment of Najat Rochdi of Morocco as his new Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization…
Written message on International Women’s Day
New York, 8 March 2017 - Women’s rights are human rights. But in these troubled times, as our world becomes more unpredictable and chaotic, the rights of women and girls are being reduced, restricted and reversed. Empowering…
The Secretary-General’s Report on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: A New Approach
The Secretary-General today released his report on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: A New Approach for consideration by the General Assembly. During his first week in office, in January 2017…
Message for the international day for mine awareness and assistance in mine action
In today’s world, conflicts are multiplying and increasingly interlinked. Most disturbingly, many warring parties shamelessly target civilians and show a flagrant disregard for international humanitarian law. Improvised…
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MINUSCA denounces attack on staff in Bambari
MINUSCA has learned with dismay the attack on one of its staff while performing her duties on Tuesday morning in Bambari (Central CAR). MINUSCA’s official was wounded in the head while her team went to the village of Bornou…
MINUSCA and UN Agencies strive to strengthen sexual exploitation and abuse victims assistance response
Consistent with the Secretary-General’s commitment to transparency and zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) across the United Nations and in peacekeeping operations in particular, the United Nations…
World Press Freedom Day 3 May : Secretary-General's Message
Journalists go to the most dangerous places to give voice to the voiceless. Media workers suffer character assassination, sexual assault, detention, injuries and even death. We need leaders to defend a free media. This is…
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MINUSCA CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK ON PEACEKEEPERS IN SOUTH OF CAR
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) strongly condemns the attack on one of its convoys Monday night, near Bangassou (474 km east of Bangui). The…