Civilian protection, aid access at risk as violence flares in Central African Republic – UN
Mar 31, 2017, at 04:54 am
New York, Mar 30 (Just Earth News): With a new outbreak of violence erupting in the Central African Republic (CAR), a senior United Nations humanitarian official on Thursday urged warring parties to protect vulnerable civilian populations as a matter of priority and ensure free movements of relief aid workers.
Feb 24, 2017, at 02:15 pm
New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News): Amid renewed violence that has led to “successive gross violations†of international humanitarian law in two north-eastern provinces of the Central African Republic (CAR), the most senior United Nations relief official in the country has called for free and unhindered access to civilians impacted by the clashes between rival armed groups.
UN, international organizations condemn attacks on civilians in parts of Central African Republic
Feb 20, 2017, at 02:10 pm
New York, Feb 20 (Just Earth News): Voicing deep concern over the security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), in particular in the Ouaka and Hautte-Kotto prefectures, the United Nations together with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the African Union (AU), the Organization of La Francophonie (IOF) and the European Union (EU) have condemned the acts of violence by armed groups that have exasperated an already alarming humanitarian situation.
Fresh violence in Central African Republic western town displaces thousands, UN office says
Feb 04, 2017, at 01:26 pm
New York, Feb 4 (Just Earth News): Condemning attacks on civilians and non-governmental organizations in a town in Central African Republic (CAR)’s Ouham-Pendé province, a senior United Nations humanitarian official has called for protecting civilians as well as for unhindered relief access to the affected areas.
UN condemns deadly ambush that leaves one 'blue helmet' dead in Central African Republic
Jan 08, 2017, at 08:32 am
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News): The Security Council has strongly condemned the ambush by unknown attackers late last week against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in Bokayai, in the northwest part of the country, in which one Bangladeshi peacekeeper was killed.
Two UN peacekeepers killed, two injured in ambush in Central African Republic
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:38 am
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday condemned a deadly ambush on a convoy in the south-eastern part of the country which killed two blue helmets from Morocco and wounded two others.
Dec 30, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations relief wing on Thursday voiced deep concern at the resurgence of attacks against humanitarian workers in crisis-gripped Central African Republic (CAR).
Recent violence in Central African Republic spotlights subregion's volatility, Security Council
Dec 08, 2016, at 01:17 pm
New York, Dec 8 (Just Earth News): Despite a peaceful and successful transition in the Central African Republic (CAR) earlier in 2016, the recent outbreak of violence there had demonstrated the extremely fragile situation in the country, the Secretary-General's Acting Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Ban voices deep concerns over renewed violence in the Central African Republic
Nov 30, 2016, at 05:24 am
New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concerns over last week's renewed violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) that has reportedly claimed dozens of lives and displaced more than 11,000 persons – many civilians – United Nations Secretary-General has called on the armed groups to immediately and to “genuinely†commit to peace.
Central African Republic: Half the population needs humanitarian support, says UN
Nov 29, 2016, at 12:55 pm
New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): With nearly half the population in the Central African Republic (CAR) in need of humanitarian assistance, some $400 million is required over the coming year to shore up relief efforts that will be critical “to save the lives of people who are among the poorest and most forgotten on this planet,†a senior United Nations official said on Monday.
UN mission in Central African Republic steps up patrols after armed groups clash in Bria town
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:18 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic has called for an immediate end to violence after the clashes that broke out on Monday in Bria town between armed elements of the Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique (FPRC) and the Union pour la paix en Centrafrique (UPC).
UN deputy chief urges donors to support peace consolidation in Central African Republic
Nov 18, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News): In Brussels, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson on Thursday urged an international conference for the Central African Republic (CAR) to show solidarity and pledge the necessary financial support to the Government-identified priorities and reforms needed for the African country’s rehabilitation and stabilization.
Nov 16, 2016, at 09:29 am
New York, Nov 16 (Just Earth News): As aid officials prepare to meet in Brussels on Thursday to seek funding to continue their programmes in Central African Republic (CAR), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Tuesday that more than 850,000 people there – half of them children – are still on the move, either internally displaced or refugees in neighbouring countries.
UN allocates $12 million in humanitarian funding to support people in Central African Republic
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations relief official on Thursday announced the release of $12 million from the Humanitarian Fund in Central African Republic (CAR) for 26 projects for national and international non-governmental organizations and UN agencies in the sub-Saharan country.
UN mission condemns killings and increased violence in the Central African Republic
Oct 30, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, Oct 30 (Just Earth News): Denouncing recent violence and increasing tensions in parts of the Central African Republic (CAR), in particular the town of Bambari, resulting in the deaths of 25 individuals, the United Nations mission in the country has called for an end to the attacks and reprisals as well as appealed for dialogue to resolve the situation.
Ban condemns outbreak of violence and attacks on UN mission in Central African Republic
Oct 27, 2016, at 04:38 am
New York, Oct 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the outbreak of violence, on 24 October, in the Central African Republic's (CAR) capital, Bangui, that killed at least four civilians and injured nine others.
UN provides emergency food aid to 8,000 people amid renewed violence in Central African Republic
Oct 21, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations food relief agency is providing emergency aid to 8,000 people affected by an upsurge in violence in the north of the Central African Republic (CAR), in addition to regular food and nutrition support for some 120,000 people.
UN refugee agency condemns rising violence against civilians in Central African Republic
Oct 14, 2016, at 04:15 am
New York, Oct 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency on Thursday condemned attacks on civilians in the Central African Republic (CAR), where clashes between rival groups have forced thousands of people to flee their homes and disrupted vital humanitarian aid operations.
Oct 11, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, Oct 11 (Just Earth News): Recent unrest in the Central African Republic (CAR) demonstrates that the situation there remains fragile, and “spoilers are still active, on both sides,†the United Nations peacekeeping chief said on Monday, telling the Security Council that the international community must stand firm and support the Government’s efforts to ensure lasting peace.
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:04 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): Condemning recent violence in Ndomete and Kaga Bandoro in Central African Republic (CAR), the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the country (MINUSCA) called on local communities to remain calm and underlined its right to take appropriate measures to prevent destabilization of the situation.
Ban welcomes Central African Republic President's resolve to seek all-inclusive resolution to crisis
Jun 11, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):Meeting on Fridaywith Faustin Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic (CAR), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted that the country had turned a corner following the holding of democratic elections, and welcomed the leader's resolve to fully address the root causes of the country's crisis in an inclusive spirit.
UN peacekeeping chief condemns sexual exploitation; says victims' needs are 'top priority'
Apr 02, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Apr 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The top United Nations peacekeeping official has underscored that the protection of and assistance to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Central African Republic remains the Organization's top priority.
Apr 01, 2016, at 01:10 pm
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday described the latest reports of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Central African Republic as “sickening,†calling for a thorough investigation into alleged conducts by UN and French troops, as well as local armed groups.
Mar 31, 2016, at 01:59 pm
New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): In an opinion piece published on Wednesday by Newsweek, the head of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) addressed how the Organization is countering child sex abuse by its troops.
On visit to Central African Republic, UN rights expert urges support for new Government
Mar 17, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations independent expert on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday called on the international community to support that country's newly elected President Faustin Archange Touadéra, and the government he will form, as he takes measures to meet the high expectations of the population.
UN joins partners in pledging support for President-elect of Central African Republic
Mar 05, 2016, at 02:08 pm
New York, Mar 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations on Friday, in a joint statement with other multilateral organizations, welcomed the final results of the second round of the presidential elections in the Central African Republic (CAR) announced earlier this week, congratulating President-elect Faustin-Archange Touadéra.
Ahead of elections in Central African Republic, UN urges focus on children's needs
Feb 13, 2016, at 03:18 pm
New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS) As voters in the Central African Republic (CAR) prepare for the second round of presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is urging the candidates to make strong commitments to invest in the survival, education and protection of children to ensure lasting peace in the country.
Ban appoints Senegalese General as UN Force Commander for Central African Republic
Feb 12, 2016, at 03:13 pm
New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Balla Keïta of Senegal as the Force Commander of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
Security Council renews sanctions for Central African Republic
Jan 28, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Stressing the urgent need to end impunity in the Central African Republic (CAR) and bring to justice those who violate humanitarian law, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday renewed its sanctions against individuals or groups implicated in the country's ongoing sectarian tensions.
Half the population of Central African Republic faces hunger, UN warns
Jan 21, 2016, at 03:16 pm
New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): An emergency food security assessment by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its partners has revealed that half the population of the Central African Republic (CAR) – nearly 2.5 million people – faces hunger.