Topic: 2026 – Situation in the Central African Republic
Country: United Kingdom
Delegate Name: Reegan Cook
The UK calls for a peaceful, stable Central African Republic (CAR) through full implementation of the 2019 peace agreement and credible elections. The UK is deeply concerned by rising human rights abuses. The UK condemns violence by armed groups and Russian proxies, urging accountability, specifically from groups such as Coalition of Patriots for Change, Azande Ani Kpi Gbe, Lord’s Resistance Army, and especially Russian Private Military Companies (Wagner/Africa Corps).
The UK strongly supports the UN mission (MINUSCA) and urges the CAR government to choose security partners that uphold international law. We believe it is a critical, albeit challenged, force for stability, supporting the extension of state authority, civilian protection, and the electoral process. The UK maintains that MINUSCA’s presence has shifted dynamics by reducing violence in key areas, enabling local peace processes, and supporting the return of state institutions, even while expressing concern over a volatile security situation and increased human rights abuses.
The mission has helped stabilize key areas such as Bangassou and Bria through community-led conflict resolution and support for disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration. MINUSCA has mobilized engineering and logistical capabilities to open up previously inaccessible regions during rainy seasons. In the absence of a fully capable national army, MINUSCA has taken the lead in securing troubled areas, allowing for a gradual return of state infrastructure. MINUSCA has played a crucial role in enabling the first local elections in 36 years, which is extremely important to the UK.
The UK considers the humanitarian situation in the CAR critical, focusing on supporting stability, addressing rights violations, and tackling the impact of conflict. The UK has historically been a significant donor, providing £58 million in aid to help over 800,000 people, though recent reports suggest broader aid cuts are impacting Africa. The UK has provided essential food, clean water, healthcare, and livelihood support to victims of conflict.
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