Increasing violence in Central African Republic concerns humanitarians: UN
Summary
Increasing violence in southeast Central African Republic has caused civilian deaths, displacement, and heightened intercommunal tensions, raising concerns among UN humanitarians.
Key Points
- UN humanitarians are concerned about the impact of armed violence on civilians in southeast Central African Republic (CAR).
- Ambushes in the Mboki region killed several civilians, led to burned homes, and displaced about 1,000 people seeking refuge at a Catholic church.
- Humanitarian access in Mboki is extremely difficult due to insecurity and poor telecommunications.
- Despite some improvement, violence in parts of CAR continues to intensify humanitarian needs, with 50,000 people requiring assistance.
