UNA-ORLANDO - Central African Republic

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LEARNING RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

Background

Central African Republic war: No-go zones and Russian meddlingAll sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic.

Violence in the Central African Republic | Global Conflict TrackerLearn about the world's top hotspots with this interactive Global Conflict Tracker from the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Central African Republic declares unilateral ceasefire in fight with rebelsCentral African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Friday declared a unilateral cessation of fighting against armed groups, saying he hoped it would lead to peaceful dialogue.

Category 1

‘Meaningful and inclusive’ dialogue essential to end upsurge in clashes across Central African RepublicThe UN chief António Guterres on Wednesday said he continues to be “very concerned” about armed clashes and the threat to civilian life across the Central African Republic, where around 200,000 have been displaced by fighting in under two months.

Positive momentum in Central African Republic must be maintainedThe announcement last week of a unilateral ceasefire in the Central African Republic is among recent positive steps in the country, the top UN official there told the Security Council on Monday, urging continued support for peace and reconciliation efforts.

Central African Republic rebel attack death toll rises to 20The death toll from an attack three days ago by rebel fighters in Central African Republic on a small convoy of semi-trucks filled with passengers has risen to 20, a local official said on Friday.

Category 2

Political and Ethnic Violence in Central African RepublicSince gaining independence from France in 1960, the Central African Republic (CAR) has struggled to provide safety and security for its people.

Central African RepublicThe threat of explosive devices continues to increase in the Central African Republic: at least 15 civilians killed between January and October 2021. — Humanitarian actors assisted 1.4 million people in CAR during the first half of 2021 in an increasingly volatile security context. — The number of food insecure people increased again, reaching 2.6 million - 57 per cent of the population. — CAR remains one of the most dangerous places for humanitarians with 344 incidents affecting them between January and September 2021.

Violence and Abuse Wreak Havoc in Central African RepublicArmed groups are accused of recruiting child soldiers, committing sexual violence, murders, illegal taxation, destruction and looting of property

Category 3

OverviewThe World Bank supports the Central African Republic's goal to transition from extended instability to long-term economic recovery.

How the Baseball Cap Went From Athletic Gear to Fashion StatementA tip of the cap to the nation’s crowning accessory

Navajo barista grandma keeps people caffeinated on Mutton CurveThe 93-year-old sání wearing a black visor and white apron on top of her purple shirt touches a button on an espresso machine. She laughs gleefully while

rebel CPC (Coalition of Patriots for Change

regime, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra

The government is headed by the former Minister of Finance, Henri-Marie Dondra, a member of Touadéra’s United Hearts Movement (MCU) party which dominates the political scene along with its allies.

With more than 12,000 personnel, the UN peacekeeping force MINUSCA has been in the Central African Republic since September 15, 2014, with a primary mandate to protect civilians. Since the departure of French troops in 2016, the Central African Republic has also been receiving bilateral military support from Russia (since October 9, 2017, in the context of talks between President Touadéra and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov) and from Rwanda (since October 15, 2019 in the context of President Paul Kagame’s visit to the country).

The Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation (APPR-CAR) signed on February 6, 2019 with 14 armed groups, provides a roadmap to long-term stability and peace, even after armed groups linked to the CPC left the agreement in December 2020. Based on UNHCR data as of January 30, 2021, there were more than 632,000 refugees and 630,834 displaced persons in the country because of the persistent insecurity.

Post-electoral disputes and the related waves of insecurity are expected to slow the economy in 2021, owing, among other things, to the blockade of the Bangui-Douala corridor, which adversely affected economic activity and tax revenues.

Central African RepublicOverview of incidents affecting humanitarian workers (January - September 2021)

EXPLORE OTHER ISSUES