Secretary-General's message on the 25th Anniversary of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, one of the darkest chapters in recent human history. More than 800,000 people – overwhelmingly Tutsi, but also moderate Hutu and others who…
Bria: The prefecture of Haute-Kotto on its way to reconciliation
The forum for inclusive reconciliation in the Haute-Kotto ended, Wednesday 24 April in its capital, Bria. A final statement containing seven points was adopted by the participants. As most regions in the Central African…
Capacity building to address serious crimes against children
Sixteen Child Protection Officers and ten Child Protection Focal Points respectively from UNICEF, MINUSCA Child Protection Section and Human Rights Division participated in a workshop organized, from 9 to 13 April 2019 in…
The International Support Group for Central Africa discusses ways and means for implementation of Peace Agreement
The International Support Group for Central Africa (GIS-RCA) held its second meeting on 17 th April in Bangui to discuss ways and means for a better implementation of the Khartoum Peace Agreement, in presence of Central…
- Security Sector Reform (SSR)
The new Military Code of Justice brought to the attention of the central African armed forces
On April 8th, the Camp ‘’Bataillon du Soutien et de Service’’ (Camp BSS) of Bangui hosted the launch of the awareness campaign on the new Military Code of Justice to the attention of the Armed Forces of the Central African…
Protection of civilians and special operations recognized to the Bangladesh Special Force in MINUSCA
The Special forces of the Bangladesh army were first deployed to MINUSCA on 3 May 2016. They are specialized in crisis interventions, natural disasters environments, but also in security, development issues, stabilization and…
World Press Freedom Day | Secretary-General's Message
A free press is essential for peace, justice, sustainable development and human rights. No democracy is complete without access to transparent and reliable information. It is the cornerstone for building fair and impartial…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on the UN Helicopter Crash in the Central African Republic
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) confirms that on 27 September 2019, a Mi-24 helicopter, with four Senegalese crew members on board, crashed while…
UN Day 2019|Secretary-General's Message
United Nations Day highlights the enduring ideals of the Charter, which entered into force on this date 74 years ago. Amid stormy global seas, the Charter remains our shared moral anchor. At this time of turbo-charged change…
Government and UN common system jointly celebrate UN day
Bangui, Central African Republic – The UN common system held today a ceremony to mark the 74 th anniversary of the United Nations day – a commemoration of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter – celebrated on 24…
Renew Mandate of United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Central African Republic with Focus on Elections, Top Official Urges Security Council
Côte d’Ivoire’s Delegate Stresses Support of African Members for Lifting Sanctions The ranking United Nations official in the Central African Republic appealed to the Security Council today to renew the mandate of the…
A peace forum for youths in Birao
‘‘ Living together before and after the crisis in Central African Republic’’ was the main theme of a Youth Peace Forum organized by MINUSCA at Birao Hospital on 29 October 2019 for about 100 youths. The event was, among…