The situation in the Central African Republic - Security Council, 9946th meeting

Central African Republic at ‘delicate juncture’ ahead of election cycle, peacekeeping chief tells Security Council, urging international support to strengthen democracy.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / Security Council
• Video Length: 01:24:49
• Production Date: 26 June 2025
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Personal Subject: JEAN-PIERRE LACROIX
• Corporate Name: UNITED NATIONS MULTIDIMENSIONAL INTEGRATED STABILIZATION MISSION IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - MINUSCA
• Subject Topical: CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SITUATION; ELECTIONS; PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS; DEMOCRACY; RECONCILIATION; PEACE AND SECURITY; PEACE AGREEMENTS; POLITICAL CONDITIONS; HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE; FINANCIAL SITUATION; ARMS CONTROL; SOVEREIGNTY
• Geographic Subject: CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
• MAMS Id: 3418565
• Parent Id: 3417598
• Alternate Title: MTG SC 9946 MINUSCA 26 JUN 2025 AM

Description

As it prepares to hold elections, the Central African Republic stands at a delicate juncture, and international support is key to consolidate its unique opportunity to strengthen democracy and national reconciliation, the Security Council heard today from the top UN peacekeeping official, as well as the country’s representative. 

“This year is of particular significance for the Central African Republic as the country is preparing to organize local, presidential and legislative elections,” Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations said. He highlighted the efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) to assist the Government’s electoral preparations. 

Elections are a key component of the 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation, he pointed out. However — and despite significant political will — local elections were postponed on several occasions due to financial, technical and logistical challenges. “The electoral process is at a turning point and there's a critical need to safeguard and preserve the progress that has been achieved.” The international community must mobilize resources to prevent any backsliding. 

• Briefer: Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations 
• Statements: All Council members, with Guyana speaking on behalf of: Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, Somalia 
• Statement: Central African Republic 

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S/2025/383

S/PV.9946