Topic: 2026 – Situation in the Central African Republic
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Hannah Elbaz
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan remains deeply concerned for what’s happening in the Central African Republic. Issues range from human rights violations and diminishing security to the overstepping of national sovereignty. From the power creep to the thousands going hungry due to the rising gang violence. The issue is not only affecting civilians but also regional stability in the center of Africa.
The “power creep” of non-state actors and the proliferation of gang violence have exacerbated a dire humanitarian emergency, which has resulted in thousands of people suffering from permanent food shortage. Pakistan maintains that the international community must address the root causes of this instability, namely the vacuum of state authority, while ensuring that international interventions do not inadvertently undermine the very sovereignty they seek to protect. Pakistan maintains that the existing execution of this mandate does not meet its requirements.To move beyond a state of “managed instability,” the following critiques must be addressed:
Political Inclusivity: Peace cannot be achieved through military means alone; there must be a more aggressive push for national reconciliation and inclusive dialogue that brings all legitimate stakeholders to the table.
Operational Efficacy: MINUSCA has, at times, demonstrated an inability to proactively protect civilians from armed groups, often reacting to violence rather than preventing it.
Sovereignty and Punctuality: International efforts must be timely and respect the territorial integrity of the CAR. Prolonged mandates without clear exit strategies risk creating a cycle of dependency.
Pakistan believes that while MINUSCA did do something, more action needs to be taken. In order to further better the MINUSCA operation Pakistan proposes enhancing troop capacity, training, and equipment, improving rules of engagement and, emphasizing accountability and discipline. For the purpose of providing aid to civilians, Pakistan proposes an idea of transferring aid through trade with the government of the CAR, improving economic systems, and allowing self-distribution to preserve national sovereignty.
To ensure that the Central African Republic remains sustained and healthy, Pakistan suggests inclusivity for women and youth among government. Encouragement of mediation efforts coordinated by the UN and the African Union, and finally, disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration programs. If necessary, and continuing Pakistan calls for the investigation of war crimes and human rights abuses while respecting due process, along with strengthening MINUSCA forces with government security forces.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan maintains that international organizations can stop violent conflicts and economic hardship through three actions, which include strengthening MINUSCA operational capabilities, honoring CAR self-governance rights, and creating a political system that includes all people. We stand ready to contribute our expertise and personnel to ensure a peaceful future for the Central African Republic. A combination of all these efforts will surely help improve the situation, the humanitarian crises, gang violence, and economic instability of the Central African Republic.
