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Web Review

L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.

Humanitarian Emergency in the Central African Republic (CAR)

The picture depicts the hygienic conditions children are subjected to while eating and washing their hands

In the Central African Republic, the survival and dignity of 3 million people are at risk
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Central African Republic: it’s necessary to tackle sexual exploitation

The national flag of the Central African Republic flies in the sky.

30 September

As new sexual exploitation’s allegations were received by MINUSCA, the necessity to act is growly urgent.
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Thursday, 13 October 2022

Central African Republic: 15 killed by Rebels

A fighter with his rifle

20 December 2021

Attacks in early December claimed the lives of 15 civilians, led to mutilations and forced  1,500 to flee from their homes
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Sunday, 02 January 2022

Killings in a market in Central African Republic

Women walking in a market

16 November 2021

Central African Republic forces exchanged fire with rebels who had ‘infiltrated’ a market near the town of Mann
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Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Rebel attack kills 11 in Central African Republic

A rifle in position

10 October 2021

Deadly attacks continue to tear up Central African Republic
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Wednesday, 20 October 2021

ICC opens the confirmation of charges hearing in Said case

A wooden gavel used by judges in courtrooms

11 October 2021

The case against higher-level Seleka constitutes an important milestone in advancing justice in the Central African Republic
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Wednesday, 20 October 2021

CAR, attacks on medical missions

Children running on the road in Central African Republic

24 July 2021

An increase in attacks on health facilities and medical personnel forced the suspension of medical activities
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 05 August 2021

Progress and challenges for Action for Peacekeeping Initiative

UN vehicle from UNIFIL mission in Lebanon

29 March 2021

 

Three years after the Initiative was launched, persistent gaps need to be addressed to promote sustainable peacekeeping
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Wednesday, 07 April 2021

UNHCR: harsh living conditions for thousands of Central African refugees

Two schoolboys smiling

02 March 2021

The United Nations  Refugee Agency (UNHCR) delegate Boris Cheshirkov spoke about Central african refugees
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Friday, 12 March 2021

Security Council expected action in Central African Republic

Soldiers boarding a plane

22 February 2021

The Security Council is expected to adopt new measures to support its mission in the Central African Republic. 
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Civilians injured and medical facilities damaged in Central African Republic

A doctor examines an African girl

22 February 2021

Clashes in the southern Central African Republic (CAR) have injured several people and compromised the access to health facilities.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Wednesday, 03 March 2021

CAR, millions in need of nutrition assistance amidst violence

African boy looking at the camera

17 February 2021

Nutrition Cluster estimates that approximately 1.1 million people are in urgent need of food assistance due to ongoing humanitarian emergency
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Sunday, 28 February 2021

Psychological assistance programmes for children in conflict areas

A child in a man's arms in the Central African Republic.

16 February 2021

The psychological assistance programme organised by the Red Cross in the Central African Republic is having positive results with the children.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Monday, 22 February 2021

Aid convoy arrives in CAR capital after blockade

Children running

12 February 2021

Aid comes to the Central African Republic after a 50 day rebel blockade put citizens at risk of losing their lives.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Friday, 19 February 2021

CAR, justice for the “forgotten human rights crisis”

Artwork of raised fists representing justice

25 January 2021

The ICC have arrested a commander of the Seleka group on allegations of international crimes committed against civilians in the CAR.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 04 February 2021

CAR, violence against humanitarian organisations is on the rise

The flag of the International Red Cross

28 December 2020

Due to increasing tensions within the country, humanitarian organisations and their staff have become the target of several attacks
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Monday, 04 January 2021

CAR, United Nations peacekeepers and personnel attacked

UN peacekeepers patrol

25 December 2020

Recent UN statements reveal the increasing extent of violence against peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel in the Central African Republic
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 31 December 2020

Working towards a culture of peace amidst COVID-19

A peacekeeper sanitizing a child’s hand

10 September 2020

Amidst the consequences of COVID-19, nations should strive to practice a culture of peace
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Tuesday, 15 September 2020

The new peacekeeping budget: promoting peace in the COVID era

Bangladeshi medical contingent at the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic

16 July 2020

The approval of the new budget for the peacekeeping brings new risks for the protection of civilians under conflict situations
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Tuesday, 28 July 2020

UN peacekeeper killed and two injured in Central African Republic

UN peacekeepers patrol along a street in Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic

14 July 2020

Attack to a convoy in northwest Central African Republic (CAR) kills a United Nations peacekeeper
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Situation in Central African Republic languishes gradually

Batangafo town in the aftermath of a fire incident that completely burned an IDP site

20 June 2019

Acts of violence in Central African Republic continue despite a peace deal, UN informs 
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Monday, 01 July 2019

Central African Republic Forges Peace Between Rebel Groups

Peace Agreement Discussion in Khartoum, Sudan.

12 February 2019

A peace agreement between the government and rebel groups marks a move toward stability for the Central African Republic.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Several Internal Displaced People Abducted and Murdered

A Blue Helmet UN peacekeeper sits atop a UN vehicle patrolling the town of Bria, while civilians walk around.

12 September, 2018

UN officials increase patrol efforts after civilians living in the protected PK3 camp were killed.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Monday, 08 October 2018

UN Peacekeepers Ambushed, One Dead and Seven Injured

MINUSCA Peacekeepers on Patrol in the Central African Republic

6 June 2018

United Nations troops attacked during a routine patrol in the Central African Republic
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Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Education workers victims of deadly attack in Central African Republic

A street in Paoua,in northwestern Central African Republic, where thousands of civilians have fled following local armed conflict

25 February, 2018

Six education workers were fatally injured while on a mission  promoting education among children in conflict-affected Central African Republic (CAR)
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Thursday, 05 April 2018

Forced Displacement in CAR at Highest Level since 2013

Newly arrived Central African refugees in Chad

8 February 2018
As violence surges and international peacekeeping efforts stall, millions are forced to flee and even more face food insecurity.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Monday, 05 March 2018

Convoy Attack in Central African Republic Kills Four UN Peacekeepers

Fighters of the “anti-Balaka” armed group near Yogofongo village are responsible for the attack on Monday, May 8.

13 May 2017
After “Anti-Balaka” fighters attack UN military staff and police convoy, four aid agencies temporarily suspend northern CAR operations
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Tuesday, 06 June 2017

No Peace Prospects for CAR

UN peacekeepers are guarding Central African civilians in the capital city of Bangui

27 April 2017
12 months after the country’s first democratic presidential election the Central African Republic is still torn apart by a conflict began in 2013
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 04 May 2017

More than 6.000 have fled Central African Republic due to Renewed Violence

New refugees from Central African Republic in the Chadian village of Mini

8 July 2016
The recent exodus from Central African Republic began on 12 June due increased fighting and violence among livestock herders and local farmers.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 11 August 2016

UN Adopts Resolution Against Sex Abuse by Peacekeepers

The UN registered 99 reports of sexual abuse and exploitation by peacekeepers last year

12 March 2016
UN Security Council adopted a resolution to repatriate peacekeeping personnel engaged in widespread sexual exploitation and abuse.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo Sentenced for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo in the ICC Courtroom during the delivery of his sentence on 21 June 2016.

21 June 2016
The International Criminal Court has sentenced former Democratic Republic of Congo vice-president to 18 years in prison.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Friday, 22 July 2016

Thousands of South Sudanese refugees living in deplorable conditions

Refugees from South Sudan shelter in Bitima, Democratic Republic of Congo.

11 May 2016
Refugees fleeing to the Central African Republic from South Sudan face deplorable conditions and limited medical assistance.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

Violence Continues to Plague the Central African Republic, at least 100 dead since September

One of the highlights scars visited by the Pope in Central African Republic

1 December 2015
Muslim man killed the day after Pope Francis calls for peace in CAR. 
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

IDP Batangafo camp attack kills five and generates further displacement in the Central African Republic.

Humanitarian Coordinator in the Central African Republic Aurélien Agbénonci (2nd left), visits an IDP camp in Kaga Bandoro.

10 November 2015
The Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in Batangafo has suffered a revenge attack by rebel fighters. 
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016