A UN report highlights severe human rights violations in the Central African Republic, including summary executions and torture, specifically targeting Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees. The attacks are linked to the Wagner Ti Azandé group. MINUSCA is increasing civilian protection efforts, and the CAR government plans to establish a tribunal to address these atrocities.
A recent UN report has exposed severe human rights violations in Southeast Central African Republic (CAR), primarily perpetrated by armed groups against Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees. The findings, published by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA), document acts such as summary executions, sexual violence, torture, forced labor, and widespread looting.
The report specifically highlights two significant waves of attacks in the Mbomou and Haut-Mbomou prefectures occurring in October 2024 and January 2025, resulting in at least 24 fatalities, including victims of summary execution. These coordinated attacks were led by the Wagner Ti Azandé (WTA) group, which is associated with the national army, and includes former members of the Azandé Ani Kpi Gbé group.
In light of this escalating violence, MINUSCA has amplified its efforts to protect civilians and restore state authority in the impacted areas. Concurrently, the CAR government has detained several WTA members and is in the process of establishing a Tribunal of Grande Instance in Zémio to tackle the issue of impunity in these serious human rights violations.
The UN report reveals disturbing patterns of human rights abuses in the Central African Republic, particularly impacting vulnerable populations such as Muslims and Sudanese refugees. It emphasizes the need for enhanced protection mechanisms and accountability measures to address the escalating violence perpetuated by armed groups. The international community’s prompt response and the establishment of local judicial systems will be crucial in confronting this ongoing crisis.
Original Source: allafrica.com
