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Central African Republic: Arbitrary killings, sexual violence cited in new UN human rights report

New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News): Central African Republic: Arbitrary killings, sexual violence cited in new UN human rights report Violations and abuses of international human rights and humanitarian law in the Central African Republic (CAR), which include arbitrary killings, sexual violence and inhuman treatment, continue to plague the country, according to a United Nations report published today. more

Allegations of sexual abuse made against UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic

New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations is investigating new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse and other misconduct by peacekeepers in the Central African Repub ...

Central African Republic’s transition needs international community’s support – UN expert

New York, June 27 (JEN) The international community must redouble its efforts to help the Central African Republic to fully realize its transition to peace, national reconciliation, reconst ...

Central African Republic: UN chief says security fragile, calls for vote by August 2015

New York, Dec 6 (JEN) The United Nations Secretary-General met on Fridaywith the Head of State of the Transition of the Central African Republic, Catherine Samba-Panza, noting that the secur ...

Sectarian clashes displace thousands in south-eastern Central African Republic, UN warns

New York, Nov 22 (JEN) An upsurge in violent attacks this week between communities in a town near the Central African Republic’s border with South Sudan has left at least 10 people injured ...

Central African Republic: UN official urges strong action to protect women, girls

New York, June 25 (JEN): With women and girls in Central African Republic (CAR) falling prey to a raft of “terrifying” violations ¬perpetrated by armed groups – from rape to sexual s ...

CAR: UN concerned over children witnessing brutality

New York, May 14 (JEN): The children of the Central African Republic (CAR) are witnessing terrible violence in what has become a forgotten crisis, a senior United Nations Children’s Fund ( ...

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