Indonesia’s impactful contribution to peacekeeping in the Central African Republic recognized
200 peacekeepers from the MINUSCA Indonesian Engineering Company were, on 17 August 2021, awarded United Nations service medals for their contribution to peace and stability in the Central African Republic (CAR). “You have…
Ex-convict to entrepreneur: Judith’s story
Life after prison may seem like a daunting prospect. But 22-year-old former inmate and mother-of-two, Judith Ngouvela, quickly found her feet after incarceration – thanks to vocational training she received while behind bars…
CAR national police force boosted by over 650 new recruits
652 new police officers – among them 183 women – were welcomed into the ranks of the Internal Security Forces of the Central African Republic (CAR) during a ceremony held at the National Police Academy in Bangui on 25 August…
Capacity building for better management of prisons in the Central African Republic
How can prisons in the Central African Republic (CAR) be improved to promote reintegration? This was the theme of a capacity-building workshop organized by MINUSCA for key actors in the national penal reform sector. On the…
TPN Olga Simandele raises awareness for peace and social cohesion in Nana-Gribizi
Olga Simandele is certified in conflict resolution and mediation. She is a member of the Third-Party Neutral (TPN) group from Kaga-Bandoro, composed of community leaders and other community members as well as local…
Change of command of the EUTM CAR mission – a key MINUSCA partner
The outgoing commander of the European Union Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM CAR), Brigadier General Paulo Neves de Abreu, handed over the reins of the organization to his successor on 11 September 2021…
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PRESS RELEASE
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has been made aware of allegations of sexual abuse of five girls, according to information received to date…
Secretary-General's message on the occasion of International Day of Peace 21 September
This year’s International Day of Peace comes at a crisis point for humanity. COVID-19 has turned our world upside-down. Conflicts are spinning out of control. The climate emergency is worsening. Inequality and poverty are…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the Central African Republic
The Secretary-General welcomes the unilateral declaration of a ceasefire across the entire Central African Republic territory from 15 October 2021, announced by the President of the Central African Republic, H.E. Faustin…
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G5 + JOINT PRESS RELEASE
Bangui, October 16, 2021 The G5 +, a group of partner states and international institutions of the Central African Republic, welcomes the statement by the President of the Central African Republic calling for an end to…
Positive momentum in Central African Republic must be maintained
The announcement last week of a unilateral ceasefire in the Central African Republic is among recent positive steps in the country, the top UN official there told the Security Council on Monday, urging continued support for…
Ceasefire in Central African Republic a ‘critical step’: UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire in the Central African Republic (CAR), his spokesperson said in a statement issued on Saturday. President Faustin Archange Touadéra…