The UN report exposes serious human rights violations by armed groups against Muslims and Sudanese refugees in CAR. Notable issues include summary executions and torture. The national government and MINUSCA are taking steps to protect civilians and investigate these abuses.
A recent UN report has highlighted severe human rights abuses committed by armed groups against Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees in the southeastern region of Central African Republic (CAR). The findings from the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA) include reports of summary executions, sexual violence, torture, forced labor, and looting.
The report detailed occurrences during two distinct attack waves in October 2024 and January 2025, particularly in the Mbomou and Haut-Mbomou prefectures. During these assaults, at least 24 individuals were killed, many of whom faced summary executions. The Wagner Ti Azandé (WTA), an armed group linked to the national army, is identified as the perpetrator and coordinated these operations.
In light of the increasing violence, MINUSCA is ramping up efforts to protect civilians and assist in restoring state authority in impacted zones. Concurrently, the CAR government has taken steps to apprehend some WTA members and plans to set up a Tribunal of Grande Instance in Zémio to combat impunity.
The UN report underscores the critical human rights violations occurring in the Central African Republic, specifically against vulnerable populations such as Muslims and Sudanese refugees. The coordinated attacks by armed groups like WTA pose significant challenges to civilian safety, prompting international and governmental responses to enhance protection efforts and legal accountability.
Original Source: allafrica.com
