News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480414 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Central African Republic – Attack on MINUSCA (16 Jan. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/central-african-republic-attack-on-minusca-16-jan-2024?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest terms the attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) which took place on January 15 in Mbindale, located in the Lim-Pendé prefecture, and killed one Cameroonian peacekeeper. We offer our condolences to the deceased soldier's loved ones and to the Cameroonian authorities. We wish those who were injured a speedy recovery. Those responsible for this attack must be identified and held (…) 2024-01-16 15:50:06 60409_277314 Central African Republic – Attack on MINUSCA (10.07.2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/central-african-republic-attack-on-minusca-10-07-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms the July 10th attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) that took place near Sam Ouandja in the northwestern CAR and killed one Rwandan peacekeeper. France offers its condolences to the deceased soldier's loved ones and the Rwandan authorities. France hails MINUSCA's commitment and reiterates its full support for its mission. Those responsible for this attack must (…) 2023-07-11 16:36:10 60409_274215 Central african republic - Situation of Juan-Rémy Quignolot - Q&A (09.16.22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/central-african-republic-situation-of-juan-remy-quignolot-q-a-09-16-22?xtor=RSS-1 Do you have any comment on the situation of Juan-Rémy Quignolot, the French national detained in the Central African Republic who has begun a hunger strike? France is very concerned by the situation of our compatriot Juan-Rémy Quignolot, who has been held in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic for more than 16 months, in violation of Central African criminal law. We call for his immediate release as he awaits trial. Our embassy and consular services in Paris and Bangui are (…) 2022-09-16 17:11:07 60409_268749 MINUSCA - Q&A - (24 Feb. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/minusca-q-a-24-feb-2022?xtor=RSS-1 Q: Is France working alongside the UN to obtain information on the fate of the four French troops who were arrested in the Central African Republic and to obtain their release? A: France supports the efforts of the UN, which is fully committed to obtaining the release of four French troops belonging to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). They were arrested on February 21 while escorting the Mission's chief of staff (…) 2022-02-24 16:31:16 60409_264943 Central African Republic - Q&A - (22 Dec. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/central-african-republic-q-a-22-dec-2021?xtor=RSS-1 Q: What can you tell us about the Security Council's imposition of sanctions yesterday on the Central African national Ali Darassa? A: Following a proposal by France and with the sponsorship of the United States, India and the United Kingdom, on December 21 the Security Council adopted individual sanctions against Ali Darassa pursuant to the terms of Resolution 2588 (2021). The founder and head of the UPC armed group, one of the Central African Republic's most active armed groups, this (…) 2021-12-22 18:04:10 60409_263392 Médecins Sans Frontières – Attacks on MSF teams in Ethiopia and the Central African Republic (27 Jun. 21) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/medecins-sans-frontieres-attacks-on-msf-teams-in-ethiopia-and-the-central?xtor=RSS-1 France utterly condemns the deadly attacks which have hit Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in Ethiopia's Tigray region and the Central African Republic over the past few days. It extends its condolences to the bereaved and pays tribute to the commitment of humanitarian workers, who continuously strive to bring relief to civilians. France recalls that protecting healthcare personnel is an obligation under international law, which applies to all players in armed (…) 2021-06-28 18:41:57 60409_259932 Central African Republic - Q&A from the press briefing (12 May 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/central-african-republic-q-a-from-the-press-briefing-12-may-2021?xtor=RSS-1 Q : Hello, according to the media, a Frenchman was arrested on Monday in Bangui and the police found a very large arsenal of weapons at his home. Can you confirm that? Thank you. A : Our embassy was informed of the arrest of a French national at his home. It is providing him with consular protection, as it would for all French nationals, while fully respecting the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. The purpose of this protection is to ensure that the person has access to a lawyer, a (…) 2021-05-12 15:43:06 60409_258718 Central African Republic – Visit by Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne (29-30 Mar. 21) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/central-african-republic-visit-by-jean-baptiste-lemoyne-29-30-mar-21?xtor=RSS-1 Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister of State for Tourism, French Nationals Abroad and Francophonie, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, was in the Central African Republic on March 29 and 30 for the inauguration of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra (on March 30), where he represented the President and the Foreign Minister. Mr. Lemoyne was hosted on March 29 by the President of the Central African Republic, with whom he discussed the country's political and security (…) 2021-03-31 16:55:36 60409_257422 Situation in the Central African Republic (19 Jan. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/situation-in-the-central-african-republic-19-jan-2021?xtor=RSS-1 France takes note of the final results of the presidential election in the Central African Republic, announced by the Constitutional Court on January 18, and the re-election of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra. It urges the Central African Republic authorities to swiftly establish dialogue with all political stakeholders in the country, notably with the support of the mediator of the Economic Community of Central African States, in order to resume the path toward lasting reconciliation (…) 2021-01-20 16:22:23 60409_255362 Central African Republic – Attack against MINUSCA (13 Jan. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/central-african-republic/news/article/central-african-republic-attack-against-minusca-13-jan-2021?xtor=RSS-1 France utterly condemns the attack against MINUSCA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic) near Bangui on January 13 which killed a Rwandan peacekeeper and injured one other. France extends its condolences to the family of the soldier who died as well as to the Rwandan authorities. It wishes the injured peacekeeper a speedy recovery. France pays tribute to MINUSCA's commitment and reiterates its strong condemnation of the attempts (…) 2021-01-14 17:31:53 60409_255064