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Date: 20 Jan 2014 13:00:01 -0500
Subject: UN URGES STRONGER RESPONSE TO 'CRISIS OF EPIC PROPORTIONS' IN
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
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UN URGES STRONGER RESPONSE TO 'CRISIS OF EPIC PROPORTIONS' IN CENTRAL
AFRICAN REPUBLICNew York, Jan 20 2014 1:00PMUnited Nations officials
today called for a stronger response to prevent further human
suffering in the Central African Republic (CAR), which
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described as "a crisis of epic
proportions."

"The CAR is in freefall," Mr. Ban told the
<"http://www.unog.ch/unog/website/news_media.nsf/(httpNewsByYear_en)/F80B404D38AA2A1BC1257C66005C55E2?OpenDocument">special
session of the UN Human Rights Council, in
<"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=7408">remarks
delivered by Michael Møller, Acting Director-General of the UN Office
at Geneva.

Mr. Ban's deep concern and call for action were echoed by the Council
in a resolution adopted unanimously at the end of the session, which
characterized the current situation in CAR as a total breakdown of law
and order, and "strongly condemned continued and widespread violations
and abuses of human rights perpetrated by all actors, and stressed
that the perpetrators should be held accountable and brought to
justice."

The 47-member Council demanded an immediate halt to all human rights
violations and abuses and acts of violence by all parties, as well as
the restoration of rule of law in the country. The Council also urged
the parties in the CAR to protect all civilians, in particular women
and children from sexual violence, and emphasized the need for all
sides to facilitate humanitarian access for the UN and other relief
organizations for all persons in need of assistance.

In his statement, the Secretary-General said the situation has reached
"epic proportions" and requires immediate and concerted action, with
public service institutions having collapsed, security forces having
disintegrated and fear enveloping the country.

The UN human rights office and other UN entities, he added, have
documented "unspeakable and widespread" human rights violations.
"These appalling abuses have divided Christian and Muslim communities
that for decades have co-existed peacefully as neighbours and
friends."

The deteriorating security situation has forced one-fifth of the
population to flee their homes, and more than half the population now
needs humanitarian assistance. Mr. Ban noted that the UN has scaled up
its emergency response, but the humanitarian appeal remains woefully
underfunded.

The UN and its partners urgently require $152 million to fund an
emergency intervention plan, which aims to provide vital relief and
protection to 1.2 million people across the country over the next
three months.

"I call for an immediate end to the cycle of violence and retaliation
before the divide between the communities takes deep root and
sectarian violence escalates into further mass atrocities," he said,
adding that religious tensions have not been part of the CAR's past
and they must not become part of its future.

"By acting collectively and in unity, we can uphold our responsibility
to protect the people of the CAR and help them move from destitution
and despair to a more hopeful path," he stated. "We must act together
– and act now – to pull the CAR back from the brink of further
atrocities."

Thousands of people in CAR are estimated to have been killed in the
crisis, which began when the mainly Muslim Séléka rebels launched
attacks a year ago, and has recently taken on increasingly
Muslim-versus-Christian overtones as militias known as anti-Balaka
(anti-machete), who are mainly Christians, take up arms.

High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay told the meeting that
among the most urgent human rights issues in the country are the
continued sectarian violence, including killings and looting, and the
need to take swift and concrete action to defuse the spiralling
inter-communal anger and resentment that is becoming dangerously
entrenched.

Also of concern is the challenge for national authorities and foreign
troops to respond adequately to the prevailing chronic insecurity; the
continuing vacuum of legitimate State authority and the absolute
impunity for human rights violations; and the dire situation of the
displaced population, in the capital city of Bangui and other
locations.

Ms. Pillay welcomed the repeated calls by the country's two most
senior religious leaders for tolerance and respect within their
communities.

"I urge them, and everyone with influence at both the national and
international levels, to strongly encourage other religious, political
and tribal leaders to join their efforts to defuse the inter-communal
tensions and desire for revenge before they become totally
uncontrollable," said the High Commissioner. "A strong and concerted
nationwide effort is essential to stop CAR crossing the tipping point
into an all-out sectarian conflict."

She highlighted that a human rights mission that visited the country
last month documented "large-scale" human rights violations
perpetrated in Bangui and other areas by the ex-Séléka and the
anti-Balaka, and by Muslim and Christian civilians. These include
sexual and gender-based violence, enforced disappearances, torture,
ill-treatment, arbitrary arrests and detention, widespread looting and
property destruction, as well as instances of burning of churches and
mosques.

"A more robust response to the crisis is urgently needed in the
Central African Republic to protect civilians, prevent further
violence, end impunity and promote reconciliation," stressed Ms.
Pillay.

Speaking on behalf of the Council's human rights experts, Chaloka
Beyani said it is time to act firmly and assertively to stem the
ongoing atrocities in CAR. As an immediate step, he urged States to
mobilize the necessary resources to provide for the urgent needs of
the population.

He added that the creation of a country mandate by the Council, the
convening of today's special session and the establishment of a
Commission of Inquiry by the Security Council are positive steps and
indicate the urgent need to put an end to the crisis.

As part of its deliberations, the Human Rights Council designated
Marie-Thérèse Keita Bocoum of Côte d'Ivoire to serve as Independent
Expert on CAR.Jan 20 2014 1:00PM
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