This article is published in association with United Nations. Two former leaders of the predominantly Christian Anti-Balaka militia in the Central African Republic have been convicted of multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona received prison sentences of 15 and 12 years for their roles […]Two ex-militia leaders in Central African Republic sentenced for war crimes, crimes against humanity
July 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two former leaders of the predominantly Christian Anti-Balaka militia in the Central African Republic have been convicted of multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona received prison sentences of 15 and 12 years for their roles […]UN report reveals brutal attacks targeting Muslims, refugees in Central African Republic
March 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A UN report released on Wednesday has uncovered a pattern of grave human rights violations committed by armed groups in southeast Central African Republic (CAR), targeting Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees. Investigations by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, […]Central African Republic faces ongoing challenges ahead of elections
February 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The recent attack on a UN patrol in the Central African Republic (CAR) which resulted in the death of a Tunisian peacekeeper, underlines the constant dangers facing peacekeepers from armed groups there, the head of the UN mission (MINUSCA) told the Security Council on Thursday. Valentine Rugwabiza condemned […]UN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast
June 28, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expanded its presence in the country’s southeast to prevent further violence in areas heavily affected by conflict and systemic issues. Briefing ambassadors at the Security Council on the situation in the country, head of the UN […]Humanitarian aid: EU mobilises over €18 million for the Central African Republic in 2019
June 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As many people continue to suffer in the Central African Republic (CAR), the European Union continues to stand in solidarity with the people in need in the country and announces €18.85 million in humanitarian assistance for 2019. This additional support brings EU humanitarian assistance […]
EU Trust Fund Bêkou for the Central African Republic extended until 2020
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A few months after the signature of the Peace Agreement between the Government and armed groups signed in Bangui in February 2019, the European Commission is today announcing the extension of the Bêkou Trust Fund for the Central African Republic (CAR) until the end […]Restoring government control across Central African Republic is ‘key’ to lasting peace, stability – UN envoy
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. While many positive steps have been taken in the Central African Republic (CAR), progress has been too slow and is continually under threat from “those who seek private gains through violence,” the United Nations envoy on the ground told the Security Council on Thursday, […]
