A UN report reveals grave abuses against Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees in Southeast CAR, detailing summary executions, sexual violence, and torture by armed groups, particularly WTA. The CAR government is responding by arresting suspects and planning a tribunal to address these atrocities.
The recent United Nations report highlights severe human rights violations committed by armed groups in the Southeast region of the Central African Republic (CAR). Findings from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA) indicate widespread abuses against Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees, including summary executions, sexual violence, torture, and forced labor.
Specifically, the report outlines two coordinated waves of attacks that occurred in Mbomou and Haut-Mbomou prefectures, leading to at least 24 deaths, many of which involved summary executions. These attacks were orchestrated by Wagner Ti Azandé (WTA), an armed faction allied to the national army, which has a historical link to another group called Azandé Ani Kpi Gbé (Azanikpigbe).
In response to this violence, MINUSCA has increased its protective measures for civilians while assisting in the reestablishment of state authority in affected areas. The CAR government has also responded by detaining several WTA members and is planning to create a Tribunal of Grande Instance in Zémio to combat impunity in these crimes.
The UN report sheds light on the rampant human rights violations in Central African Republic, particularly against vulnerable populations such as Muslims and Sudanese refugees. The coordinated attacks perpetrated by armed groups present a significant challenge to the peace and stability in the region. The commitment by MINUSCA and the CAR government to protect civilians and hold perpetrators accountable is a crucial step toward restoring order and safeguarding human rights.
Original Source: allafrica.com
