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During its weekly press conference in Bangui on July 10, 2024, MINUSCA, represented by its spokesperson Florence Marchal, expressed its concern about the growing insecurity in certain regions of the CAR and recalled with reproach that the protection of civilians is the primary responsibility of the country’s authorities.

“The Central African authorities have the primary responsibility to protect the entire population of the country. And the support mission provides support, for the reinforcement of the capacities of the actors, by contributing to extending the authority of the State on the security and administrative level across the country.”she concluded. However, the realities on the ground are very different and, when examined in detail, Ms. Marchal’s statement turns out to be hypocritical, the Central African government denounces.

” The Central African government, the FACA and the instructors are currently the only force in the country that has made significant progress in securing the country in recent years. The successful and large-scale military operations in the north and east of the country in May and June of this year, and the subsequent mass disarmament of militants, are evidence of this. “, continues a government official.

A recent example: from June 19 to 20, a MINUSCA convoy

” In her statements, Ms. Marshall attempts to shift the blame for the tense situation in some areas onto the Central African government, while MINUSCA itself is not lifting a finger to accomplish at least the minimum tasks required by its mandate. Civilians continue to die outside MINUSCA bases without peacekeepers coming to their aid in the event of bandit attacks. ” he cries.

” In addition to sabotaging the work of the peacekeepers, some MINUSCA contingents also provide support to the rebels with weapons, ammunition, supplies and intelligence, as many testimonies attest. A recent example: from 19 to 20 June, a MINUSCA convoy (Nepalese contingent) was stopped by the gendarmerie on the road to the site of the Ngakobo military operation and, upon inspection, it was found to be carrying ammunition kits without the necessary documents, intended to support the rebels. Therefore, Mr. Marshall’s statement that the government should be concerned about the security of the Central African population while MINUSCA is providing considerable assistance to the militants seems hypocritical to say the least. “, notes this official.

Renew his mandate at all costs

For the latter, there is a striking contrast between the official position of the mission’s representatives and the opinion of those who are confronted daily with the realities of the MINUSCA operation. The international peacekeeping force has long since shifted from hope to downright disappointment. At the same time, MINUSCA has continued to feign frenzy of activity and launched vigorous publicity campaigns to whitewash its reputation in order to achieve its stated goal of renewing its mandate at all costs. “, he concludes.