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Memorial ceremony held for MINUSCA peacekeepers

MINUSCA paid tribute to three peacekeepers who passed away recently in a ceremony held at the Mission’s headquarters on 7 November 2019.

08 Nov 2019

An update on the demilitarization of the CAR prisons presented to SRSG

Executive Director Florian Irminger from Penal Reform International (PRI), an implementing partner for the MINUSCA Justice and Corrections Section, met with the SRSG Mankeur Ndiaye, on 31 October 2019, to update him on the demilitarization strategy

01 Nov 2019

Addressing sexual violence in a humanitarian and conflict-related context

Bangui, Central African Republic – Sexual violence is oftentimes exacerbated in conflict settings – and the Central African Republic is no exception.

31 Oct 2019

Renew Mandate of United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Central African Republic with Focus on Elections, Top Official Urges Security Council

Côte d’Ivoire’s Delegate Stresses Support of African Members for Lifting Sanctions

25 Oct 2019

Government and UN common system jointly celebrate UN day

Bangui, Central African Republic – The UN common system held today a ceremony to mark the 74th anniversary of the United Nations day – a commemoration of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter – celebrated on 24 October every year.

24 Oct 2019

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on the UN Helicopter Crash in the Central African Republic

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) confirms that on 27 September 2019, a Mi-24 helicopter, with four Senegalese crew members on board, crashed while making an emergency landing due to bad

27 Sep 2019

World Press Freedom Day | Secretary-General's Message

A free press is essential for peace, justice, sustainable development and human rights.

03 May 2019

Capacity building to address serious crimes against children

Sixteen Child Protection Officers and ten Child Protection Focal Points respectively from UNICEF, MINUSCA Child Protection Section and Human Rights Division participated in a workshop organized, from 9 to 13 April 2019 in Bangui, by MINUSCA and Justice Rapid Response (

29 Apr 2019