The arms embargo has been Established in 2013 against the backdrop of a brutal inter-communal conflict, as the mainly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power leading to a counter-offensive by mainly Christian militias.
Civilians have borne the brunt of the conflict, with thousands killed and many forced to flee their homes.
Agreed to apply Resolution 2745 (2024)the Security Council It also allows member states to “seize, register and dispose of” prohibited items – arms and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts – destined for armed groups and associated individuals operating in CAR.
Member States must notify the CAR Sanctions Committee within 30 days of disposing of such items.
The Security Council also extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts assisting the CAR Sanctions Committee until August 2025.
The Council also “expressed [its] “intends” to review the mandate of the Board and to take appropriate action regarding the extension of its mandate no later than 31 July of the following year.
The 15 ambassadors also asked Ban to pay “particular attention” to analyzing the illicit transnational trafficking networks that continue to fund and supply armed groups in CAR and the threats associated with explosives.
The Board is responsible for providing an interim report by January 31, 2025, a final report by June 15, 2025, and updating progress as necessary.
