CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: BAN CONCERNED OVER REPORTS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: BAN CONCERNED OVER REPORTS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
New York, Apr 3 2013 2:00PM
Secretary-General today expressed alarm at the ongoing insecurity in
the Central African Republic (CAR), and in particular by reports of
grave violations of human rights, including rape and recruitment of
child soldiers.

"I am extremely concerned by reports of grave violations of human
rights, looting and pillaging, targeted attacks, rape, recruitment and
the use of child soldiers in violation of international norms," Mr.
Ban said in a message to the Extraordinary Summit of the Economic
Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the Central African
Republic (CAR), being held in N'Djaména, Chad.

"It is unacceptable that today, children who had been separated from
armed groups and reintegrated and reunified with their families, would
again be recruited by leaders of rebel groups."

Fighting flared up again in CAR in December 2012 when the Séléka rebel
coalition launched a series of attacks. The fighters took control of
major towns and were advancing on Bangui, before agreeing to start
peace talks under the auspices of the ECCAS.

A peace agreement was reached on 11 January in Libreville, Gabon,
resulting in a ceasefire agreement and creating a government of
national unity in which opposition figures were given key posts, but
last month the rebels seized the capital, Bangui, in fierce fighting,
forcing President François Bozizé to flee.

In his message, which was delivered by his Special Representative to
the CAR, Margaret Vogt, Mr. Ban emphasized that impunity would not be
tolerated and that those responsible for human rights violations
should be held accountable for their actions.

He also stressed that the Libreville Agreements remain the appropriate
framework for sustainable peace and stability in the CAR and renewed
his call to authorities to ensure the restoration of security in the
country.

"I am also concerned about the humanitarian situation," Mr. Ban said.
"The difficulties in accessing humanitarian assistance and
distributing seeds contribute to food insecurity that could lead to
severe malnutrition in the months to come."

Mr. Ban reaffirmed the UN's willingness and determination to work with
the ECCAS and other partners in the international community to find
durable solutions to the crisis.
Apr 3 2013 2:00PM
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