Secretary-General condemns killing of UN peacekeeper in Central African Republic
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the recent killing in Bangui of a peacekeeper serving with the UN operation in the Central African Republic (CAR), his spokesman said today.
As Central Africa prepares to vote, UN rights chief warns of inter-communal strife
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS0: On the eve of a constitutional referendum meant to help stabilize the Central African Republic (CAR) amid conflict between Muslims and Christians, the United Nations human rights chief on Friday voiced deep concern at mounting sectarian language, warning of possible "dramatic consequences" given the highly volatile pre-election atmosphere.
Armed groups pose threat to stability in Central Africa, UN envoy tells Security Council
New York, Dec 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The violent activities of armed groups such as Boko Haram and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) have triggered a dire humanitarian and security crisis in Central Africa, the United Nations envoy on the region said on Tuesday, telling the Security Council the challenges faced by the affected countries should not be underestimated and ongoing vigilance and international support is needed.
Central Africa: UN official strongly condemns attacks on sites for internally displaced
New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The top UN relief official in the Central African Republic (CAR) has condemned repeated and deadly attacks that took place last week on sites for internally displaced people (IDPs) in the towns of Batangafo and Bambari.
Central Africa: UN refugee agency condemns attack on camp in Batangafo
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following a killing and revenge attack on a camp for internally displace people in the Central African Republic (CAR) town of Batangafo, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday expressed concern about the spreading insecurity in the country and condemned the violent attack on the camp.
Central Africa: UN refugee agency condemns attack on camp in Batangafo
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following a killing and revenge attack on a camp for internally displace people in the Central African Republic (CAR) town of Batangafo, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday expressed concern about the spreading insecurity in the country and condemned the violent attack on the camp.
Central Africa's crisis deepens, UN relief chief urges efforts to protect civilians
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator on Thursday called for greater and more sustained international commitment to the Central African Republic (CAR), where a worsening humanitarian crisis is impacting half the country's population.
Central Africa: Security Council condemns violence, reiterates decision to apply sanctions
New York, Oct 21 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council today expressed its deep concern about the recent upsurge of violence and instability in the Central African Republic (CAR), and reiterated its decision to apply an asset freeze and travel ban to those engaging in or providing support for acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of the country.
Despite looting of aid agencies in Central Africa UN pledges continued support
New York, Oct 7 (IBNS): Despite worsening security conditions and the recent looting of international aid offices in the Central African Republic (CAR), prompting the temporarily relocation of 200 personnel, the United Nations on Tuesday pledged to keep bringing aid into the war-torn country, where over half the population urgently needs assistance.
Central Africa: UN mission to ‘stamp out’ sexual exploitation by peacekeepers
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): Condemning all cases of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by its personnel, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Thursday said that it is determined to “stamp out†this “extremely seriously problem.â€
Central Africa: UNICEF provides 'every possible help' to sexual assault victim
New York, Aug 17 (IBNS): Staff from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have met with a young girl in the Central African Republic reportedly raped by a UN police officer, the head of the agency has announced, explaining that UNICEF is providing her with “every possible help,†including medical assistance and support to deal with the psychological impact of the ordeal.
Central Africa: Ban vows action on allegations of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers
New York, Aug 13 (IBNS): Vowing “decisive action†on reports of sexual exploitation committed by United Nations peacekeepers deployed to the Central African Republic (CAR), Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced that he has accepted the resignation of the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, scheduled a special session of the Security Council on the matter, and pledged the Organization’s commitment to bringing any and all perpetrators of such abuse to justice.
Central Africa: UN releases funds for humanitarian aid amid ongoing crisis
New York, Aug 12 (IBNS): The United Nations has allocated over $13 million dollars for the immediate distribution of life-saving assistance targeting those affected by the ongoing violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Organization's relief arm reported on Tuesday.
Central Africa: Ban 'dismayed' by allegations of abuse by UN 'blue helmets'
New York, Aug 12 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his consternation regarding a number of allegations concerning the conduct of United Nations peacekeepers deployed to the Central African Republic (CAR), a spokesperson for the Organization has confirmed.
Central Africa: UN investigating incident leading to death of five blue helmets
New York, Aug 10 (IBNS): The United Nations mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has launched an investigation into an incident on Saturday in which a Rwandan peacekeeper shot dead four of his colleagues and wounded eight others before he also died.