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STORY: UN / CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
TRT: O4:34
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / FRENCH / SPANISH / NATS
DATELINE: 23 JUNE 2026, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
FILE - NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, UN Headquarters
23 JUNE 2026, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, Security Council
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, United Nations / Head, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA):
“Four years down the road, the Central African Republic has made remarkable and tangible progress towards lasting peace and security, with the instrumental support of MINUSCA.”
4. Wide shot, Security Council
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, United Nations / Head, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA):
“The progress made with the implementation of the political and peace processes, the effective extension of State authority and presence across the CAR territory, protection of civilians, the preparation and conduct of historic coupled elections of December 2025, is the result of sustained efforts by the Central African authorities and people, with the multidimensional support of MINUSCA. These gains must now be preserved and consolidated.”
6. Wide shot, Security Council
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, United Nations / Head, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA):
“While the security situation has generally improved across the country over the years, it remains fragile in several border areas. In the northeast, the impact of the conflict in Sudan is of particular concern with renewed armed activity along the border, including cross-border incursions targeting civilians, particularly in the Vakaga Prefecture. In the southeast, the attacks and abductions by the AAKG militia continue to be source of insecurity in the Haut-Mbomou and Mbomou Prefectures.”
8. Wide shot, Security Council
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, United Nations / Head, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA):
“There is a need for a comprehensive and detailed plan to address critical gaps in the capabilities of the security sector, a plan based on strong national ownership with the support of international partners. This is critical to ensuring that the mandated gradual transfer of MINUSCA security tasks to national defense and security forces will not risk strategic reversal of security achievements.”
10. Wide shot, Security Council
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Morocco / Chair, Peacebuilding Commission:
“MINUSCA remains a central pillar of the current architecture and its continued presence is considered indispensable by the Government and the people of the Central African Republic. MINUSCA’s proactive approach towards reconfiguration in the post-electoral context is welcomed, yet the Mission continues to face liquidity constraints risking mandate delivery. Member States should pay their dues in full and on time to ensure that MINSUCA can fulfil the mandate it has been given by this Council.”
12. Wide shot, Security Council
13. SOUNDBITE (French) Marius Aristide Hoja Nzessioue, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Central African Republic:
“We believe that the continued support of MINUSCA remains indispensable to consolidate the gains achieved in the areas of security, governance, reconciliation, and the implementation of the peace agreements, in order to prevent any reversal of the progress made. It is in this spirit that we encourage members of the Council to give favorable consideration to a visit to the Central African Republic in the coming months.”
14. Wide shot, Security Council
15. Wide shot, ambassadors at stakeout
16. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Leonor Zalabata Torres, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Colombia:
“We also stress the importance of ensuring that Minusca's ongoing reconfiguration does not undermine its ability to protect civilians and support vulnerable communities, particularly in areas affected by insecurity and the spillover effects of regional conflicts.”
17. Wide shot, ambassadors at stakeout
18. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Leonor Zalabata Torres, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Colombia:
“We also underline the importance of integrating gender perspectives and the participation of women into security sector reform, mediation, disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, and stabilization efforts.”
19. Wide shot, ambassadors at stakeout
UN Special Representative for the Central African Republic Valentine Rugwabiza said that four years down the road, the country has made remarkable and tangible progress towards lasting peace and security, with the instrumental support of MINUSCA.
Addressing the Security Council today (23 Jun) about the Central African Republic, Rugwabiza said, “The progress made with the implementation of the political and peace processes, the effective extension of State authority and presence across the CAR territory, protection of civilians, the preparation and conduct of historic coupled elections of December 2025, is the result of sustained efforts by the Central African authorities and people, with the multidimensional support of MINUSCA. These gains must now be preserved and consolidated.”
She also noted, “While the security situation has generally improved across the country over the years, it remains fragile in several border areas. In the northeast, the impact of the conflict in Sudan is of particular concern with renewed armed activity along the border, including cross-border incursions targeting civilians, particularly in the Vakaga Prefecture. In the southeast, the attacks and abductions by the AAKG militia continue to be source of insecurity in the Haut-Mbomou and Mbomou Prefectures.”
She stressed, “There is a need for a comprehensive and detailed plan to address critical gaps in the capabilities of the security sector, a plan based on strong national ownership with the support of international partners. This is critical to ensuring that the mandated gradual transfer of MINUSCA security tasks to national defense and security forces will not risk strategic reversal of security achievements.”
Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, said, “MINUSCA remains a central pillar of the current architecture and its continued presence is considered indispensable by the Government and the people of the Central African Republic. MINUSCA’s proactive approach towards reconfiguration in the post-electoral context is welcomed, yet the Mission continues to face liquidity constraints risking mandate delivery. Member States should pay their dues in full and on time to ensure that MINSUCA can fulfil the mandate it has been given by this Council.”
Marius Aristide Hoja Nzessioue, Permanent Representative of Central African Republic to the United Nations, said, “We believe that the continued support of MINUSCA remains indispensable to consolidate the gains achieved in the areas of security, governance, reconciliation, and the implementation of the peace agreements, in order to prevent any reversal of the progress made. It is in this spirit that we encourage members of the Council to give favorable consideration to a visit to the Central African Republic in the coming months.”
Addressing the press earlier today, Leonor Zalabata Torres, Permanent Representative of Colombia to the United Nations, read a joint statement on behalf of the Security Council members signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security (Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama, and the United Kingdom), on the situation in the Central African Republic.
She said, “We also stress the importance of ensuring that Minusca's ongoing reconfiguration does not undermine its ability to protect civilians and support vulnerable communities, particularly in areas affected by insecurity and the spillover effects of regional conflicts.”
She added, “We also underline the importance of integrating gender perspectives and the participation of women into security sector reform, mediation, disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, and stabilization efforts.”
