The independent UN expert on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic, Aristide Nononsi, expressed concern Monday on the ongoing violence in the country and its impact on human rights and the humanitarian situation.
During his visit to the Central African Republic, Nononsi noted that despite the peaceful situation Election process Following the events in December, the country continues to face violent threats and instability due to continued violence by armed groups against civilians. tensions Inclusion of nomadic pastoralist communities and the consequences of the armed conflict in Sudan. Reported acts of violence include violence against civilians, extortion, forced displacement and conflict-related sexual violence against women and girls.
The UN expert called on the authorities to bring the perpetrators of these human rights violations to justice and hold them accountable. He also stressed that the government must take essential measures to improve the deteriorating human rights situation in the country, such as protecting civilians from violence, protecting civil society space and civil society organizations, strengthening the judiciary and upholding the rule of law. He also called on international partners to support the efforts of the Central African authorities to combat violence and restore security.
In this context, he praised the important role of the Special Criminal Court and called for its greater independence and greater support for national human rights institutions, including the National Human Rights Commission and the Truth, Justice, Reparations and Reconciliation Commission (CVJRR).
During his visit to the Central African Republic, Nononsi met with high-level representatives of the country’s authorities, UN organizations, civil society organizations and international partners. He will present his detailed findings and recommendations in a comprehensive report to the UN Human Rights Council.
The Central African Republic was battle with a armed conflict between armed groups and government forces, in addition to general poverty and escalating climate threats. In March 2025, the UN reported Serious human rights violations by armed groups against civilians, including torture, looting and sexual violence against women and girls. The country is also facing an increase Risks Extreme weather events such as prolonged droughts, rising temperatures and unexpected floods are occurring, which would further aggravate the humanitarian situation influencing Farmers’ livelihoods are being threatened and food insecurity and poverty rates are rising.
