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Central African Republic: Violence

Answer

The UK Government is concerned about the volatile security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) following elections in December 2020. Since then, incursions by armed groups and clashes with state forces has led to significant population displacement and civilian casualties. Human rights violations by state forces, and abuses by armed groups, have risen significantly.

The UK has repeatedly called on all parties in CAR to cease violence, including through UN Security Council statements. At the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council on 22 March, the UK's International Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, urged all sides to cease all attacks on civilians, humanitarian actors and peacekeeping personnel immediately, to respect human rights and to engage in political dialogue in good faith. We stand ready to agree appropriate measures to enforce this, including UN sanctions in line with Article 35 of the Peace Agreement. The UK also contributes approximately £40 million annually to the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA) which continues to provide security across the country. In March, the UK joined other Security Council members in approving a plan to reinforce MINUSCA with increased numbers of troops and police.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

4603

Session

2021-22

Subjects

Violence Central African Republic

Link

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