Central African Republic
Current Operations
MICOPAX
Mission de Consolidation de la Paix en Centrafrique (Other)
Since: 07/08
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BINUCA
UN Integrated Peace-building Office in the Central African Republic (UN-Peacebuilding)
Since: 02/00
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Security Council Pleased with Transition Management (15.07.2003)
(Quelle: UN-News) Noting with satisfaction that Central African authorities had opted to involve all political factions and civil society actors in managing the country's transition, the United Nations Security Council today invited them to fulfil their obligations to bring about a constitutional order that will lead to national elections by the end of 2004.
CAR and Libya Resume Diplomatic Ties (09.07.2003)
(Quelle: Irinnews) The secretary of state for foreign affairs, Charles Wenezoui, said CAR leader Francois Bozize and Libyan leader Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi 'resolved to build their cooperation on a new basis' when they met on Monday in N'djamena, the capital of Chad. … Libya previously had military and defence accords with the CAR, within the framework of the Community of Sahelo-Saharan States, known as CEN-SAD. … In November 2001, when Bozize first rebelled, and in October 2002, when he invaded Bangui's northern suburbs, Libyan troops and warplanes contributed to the removal of Bozize's rebels out of the city.
Annan: BONUCA’s Activities Will Be “Adjusted” (30.06.2003)
(Quelle: UN-News) Three months after the 15 March coup d'etat in the CAR, the prevailing lack of security, struggling economy, and worsening human rights situation have generated new challenges for the UN Peace-building Support Office (BONUCA), the Secretary-General writes in his latest report. … 'Although there will be no fundamental change in the mandate of the Office, its activities will be adjusted in light of the requirements of the new situation [in the country],' Mr. Annan writes. … Restoration of security remains the top priority for the new authorities and is a prerequisite for a smooth transition and the holding of future elections.
CEMAC Arrests Former Bozize Supporters (30.06.2003)
(Quelle: Irinnews) Peacekeeping troops of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central African States (CEMAC) have taken prisoner two rebels fighters once loyal to Central African Republic leader Francois Bozize, a spokesman said. … The force comprises 139 troops from Gabon, 120 from the Republic of Congo and 121 from Chad. Its mandate expires at the end of the period of political transition in January 2005.