in a statementintegrated UN stabilization mission in CAR, MINUSCAsaid the attack at Obo airport near the borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan, took place Thursday morning, and the mission had “immediately opened an investigation into the exact circumstances” surrounding around the case.
Likely a war criminal
In his statement Released through his Office of the Spokesperson in New York, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the fallen peacekeeper as well as to the Kingdom and his people. Moroccans.”
He reiterated that such attacks “could constitute a war crime under international law” and called on the CAR Government “to ceaseless efforts to identify the perpetrators of this tragedy so that they can quickly brought to justice.”
MINUSCA reminds that any attack on ‘green helmets’ can be prosecuted by national and international authorities.
The Security Council also issued a statement late on Friday, condemning the attack “in the strongest possible terms”, emphasizing that anyone found to be involved in the planning, directing or financing of the attack. Support for such attacks is punishable.
Council members expressed full support for MINUSCA and “expressed appreciation” for the mission’s militaries and countries that contribute to peace, stressing the importance of working The mission continues to have the necessary competencies to carry out its mission.
UN stands in solidarity with CAR
Mr. Guterres reaffirmed the United Nations’ solidarity with the people and Government of CAR, where MINUSCA has operated since 2014, with the top priority of protecting civilians caught up in years of conflict.
After decades of unrest, in 2012, the predominantly Muslim Seleka rebel coalition launched a series of attacks that resulted in them taking control of the capital and handing over power to a transitional government. continued, but sectarian strife was exacerbated by the rise of Christianity. anti-Balaka movement.
With its mandate renewed just a few weeks ago for another year, MINUSCA has continued to play an important role in recent months, combating the insecurity that remains widespread, mission chief Valentine Rugwabiza told Security Council in October.
Earlier that month, three peacekeepers were killed while patrolling near the border with Cameroon, and MINUSCA has repeatedly called on the Government to lift the ban on UN night flights for the sake of safety, personnel, and safety. and the effectiveness of humanitarian aid distribution.
‘Strong’ response
The head of MINUSCA said the mission took a “strong, preventive and proactive posture” to respond to security alerts from various civilian communities in the face of persistent threats from groups armed.
She promised that the mission would continue to place forces where needed to help restore order, expedite disarmament and recovery efforts, and help cut off rebel supply routes.
The latest UN report to the Security Council pointed to the “indispensable contribution” of MINUSCA’s multi-dimensional mission, whose search for lasting political solutions continues at CAR, Ms. speak
