Title: Strengthening cooperation between the UN and the Central African Republic for the consolidation of peace
Introduction:
As part of his peacekeeping missions, the head of United Nations peacekeeping operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, traveled to the Central African Republic on a three-day visit. During this visit, Lacroix met with Central African Prime Minister Félix Moloua to strengthen cooperation between the UN and the Central African government to consolidate peace and strengthen state authority.
Strengthening cooperation:
During a press conference in Bangui, Lacroix expressed his determination to work closely with the Central African government to consolidate peace and strengthen state authority. This cooperation also aims to guarantee the holding of local elections in the best possible conditions. Prime Minister Moloua welcomed this visit, emphasizing his government’s commitment to working effectively in collaboration with the UN to meet the pressing expectations of the Central African population in terms of protection of civilians and support for the authority of the State.
Visit to the northeast of the country:
Lacroix traveled to Birao, in the northeast of the country, accompanied by the Minister of the Interior, Henri Wanzet-Linguissara, and the head of the peacekeeping mission, Valentine Rugwabiza. They met the local population and visited Sudanese refugees at the Korsi site. Lacroix paid tribute to the resilience and generosity of Central Africans towards refugees, while Rugwabiza announced that patrols would be carried out in border areas to ensure security.
Humanitarian aid :
Back in Bangui, Mohamed Ag Ayoya, humanitarian coordinator in the Central African Republic, allocated $13 million to meet the urgent needs of internally displaced people and returnees, as well as host communities. This allocation from the Humanitarian Fund for the Central African Republic will provide vital support to the most vulnerable regions of the country, particularly in terms of health, nutrition, shelter and drinking water.
Conclusion:
Jean-Pierre Lacroix’s visit to the Central African Republic demonstrates the UN’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the government in order to consolidate peace and strengthen state authority, as well as respond to urgent humanitarian needs . This collaboration will help ensure the protection of civilians and promote respect for international humanitarian law.