Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Central African Republic: Religion

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Government of the Central African Republic and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic regarding the protection of religious leaders and communities in Haut-Mbomou Prefecture, following the killing of Father Crépin Martial Monga on 29 June 2026.

Answer: The UK is deeply concerned by the violence that took place in Haut-Mbomou Prefecture on 29 June and the reports of civilian casualties. We remain in regular contact with the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on the security situation in CAR, including in Haut-Mbomou. At the UN Security Council briefing on CAR on 23 June 2026, the UK raised ongoing protection concerns in Haut-Mbomou and asked how the Government of CAR and MINUSCA were working together to strengthen security and protect civilians. We continue to support MINUSCA's mandate to protect civilians and promote stability.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 15963
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Homicide International cooperation Religion Central African Republic
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk