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Central African Republic: Urgent action required to address human rights violations in places of detention - UN report
GENEVA/BANGUI - Urgent and concrete action is required to ensure respect for human rights in places of detention in the Central African Republic (CAR), where torture and ill-treatment, illegal and arbitrary arrest and…
International Day of Peace | Secretary-General's message
Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes…
Members of the diplomatic corps visiting Kaga-Bandoro commend the work of MINUSCA and the United Nations country team
On Thursday, October 3 rd, 2024, Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, led a large delegation of foreign diplomats…
Success story on Private Dorica Ihunyo
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” These inspiring words from Amelia Earhart, an American aviation pioneer, are reflected in Private Dorica Ihunyo’s motivation to “protect her country and build peace on the…
Bhutan and Portuguese peacekeepers honored by the United Nations in Central African Republic
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSCA, Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, chaired the UN Medal Parade ceremonies in recognition of the Bhutan and Portuguese Quick Reaction Forces contribution to the…
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MINUSCA statement in response to articles on allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has taken note of the articles published on 16 October 2024 on the websites of The New Humanitarian and Le…
Statement to the UN Security Council
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic Statement to the UN Security Council 23 October 2024 Mister President of the Security Council, Distinguished Members of the Council, Ambassador…
Human Rights Day, | Secretary-General's message
On Human Rights Day, we face a harsh truth. Human rights are under assault. Tens of millions of people are mired in poverty, hunger, poor health and education systems that have not yet fully recovered from the COVID-19…
End-of-year message from the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA
Central Africans, dear MINUSCA colleagues, good day. I extend to you, your families, and all your loved ones my best wishes for joyful year-end celebrations and a happy new year. May 2025 be a year of good health, serenity…
New Year Message from the UN Secretary-General 2024
Throughout 2024, hope has been hard to find. Wars are causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement. Inequalities and divisions are rife — fueling tensions and mistrust. And today I can officially report that we have just…
SRSG Rugwabiza Statement to the UN Security Council | As delivered
Your Excellency, President of the Security Council, Ambassador Fu Cong, Distinguished Members of the Council, Your Excellency Ambassador Marius Nzessioue, permanent representative of the Central African Republic --- Mr…
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MINUSCA condemns deadly attack against peacekeepers in Haut-Mbomou
Bangui, March 29, 2025 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, Valentine Rugwabiza, strongly condemns the ambush carried out yesterday morning…