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New head of the MINUSCA Police component (UNPol) assumes duty

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has a new police commissioner – General Christophe Kabango Bizimungu from Rwanda. He was today officially welcomed to the Mission during a ceremony held in Bangui.

29 Jun 2021

Serbia’s contribution to peace in the Central African Republic recognized through its military officers

For over a half-century, the Republic of Serbia has answered the United Nations call for peacekeeping in the world. Peacekeepers serving with the MINUSCA Serbian Contingent were today awarded the UN service medal for their contribution to peace in the Central African Republic (CAR).

28 Jun 2021

New livelihoods for beneficiaries of the Community Violence Reduction Programme

The Deputy Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Central African Republic, Lizbeth Cullity, met with 80 beneficiaries of MINUSCA’s Community Violence Reduction (CVR) Programme, at

25 Jun 2021

Central African Republic entrenched in ‘unprecedented humanitarian crisis’

Defense forces, soldiers from nearby countries and other security personnel have been fighting an “asymmetric war” against armed groups, sparking an “unprecedented humanitarian crisis”, the top UN official in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.

24 Jun 2021

Media and civil society leaders briefed on tackling disinformation

Editors of media outlets and members of civil society in the Central African Republic (CAR) were invited to an awareness-raising session on combating disinformation held in Bangui on 14-15 June.

22 Jun 2021

MINUSCA Deputy Force Commander in Bria to learn about security challenges

Meeting with the population and local authorities to listen to their security concerns was top of the agenda for the MINUSCA Deputy Force Commander, Major General Paulo Maia Pereira, during a visit to B

17 Jun 2021