The UN Security Council today unanimously renewed the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Despite several peace agreements, armed conflict continues in the country, regularly resulting in deaths and injuries, including among the civilian population. More than three million people are in need of humanitarian aid. The protection of the civilian population is one of the main concerns of MINUSCA, which is helping to stabilise the situation on the ground and to advance peace efforts in the country.
Switzerland is committed to sustainable peace and the protection of civilians in the UN Security Council and as part of its foreign policy, and supported the renewal of MINUSCA's mandate in New York. Further stabilising the country and strengthening national and local institutions are key to consolidating peace in the Central African Republic, where parts of the population are still affected by daily violence. Switzerland sees opportunities to address the uncertainties in the Central African Republic, particularly in inclusive political processes that take into account the rights of women, as well as compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights.
Since 2022, Switzerland has been one of the very few countries to be represented in the capital Bangui with a humanitarian office and has close and high-level exchanges with the government, MINUSCA and other partners. The engagement focuses particularly on the protection of the civilian population, respect for human rights and international humanitarian law, the fight against impunity and the strengthening of democracy. Together with MINUSCA and other actors, Switzerland is thus supporting the Central African Republic on its way to a more stable and secure future.
