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Meet the Man Who Rescues Child Soldiers

14 May 2014  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Human Rights

In the Central African Republic, an estimated 6,000 child soldiers are involved in the conflict, with groups like the anti-balaka and the Séléka recruiting minors. Souleymane Diabaté, the UNICEF representative in CAR, is tasked with the challenging role of negotiating the release of these children from armed groups. Despite the reluctance of commanders to part with child recruits, Diabaté has successfully secured the release of 1,035 child soldiers. The children undergo a process of rehabilitation, including psychological support and vocational training, before being reintegrated into their communities. However, the situation remains dire, with the economy devastated, schools closed, and a looming food shortage exacerbated by the conflict.

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Jack Losh is a journalist and filmmaker whose focus spans conflict, conservation, humanitarian issues and traditional cultures. With over a decade of experience across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, he has been shortlisted for a Royal Television Society Award and Europe’s top war ...

Fighting poachers in central Africa’s secret Eden

16 Aug 2018  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  Civil Conflict

The article explores the efforts to combat poaching and restore wildlife in the Chinko reserve in the Central African Republic. Managed by the non-profit African Parks and led by David Simpson, the reserve faces challenges from ongoing civil conflict, poachers, and migrating cattle herders. Despite these obstacles, conservation efforts have led to increased sightings of various species, suggesting a positive trend in wildlife recovery. The article also touches on the humanitarian crisis in the region, with Chinko providing refuge to civilians fleeing violence.

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Roland Marchal is senior research fellow at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), based at the Center for International Researches (CERI/Sciences-Po, Paris, website: ****). He was the chief editor of the French academic quarterly, Politique africaine (website: www.politique-africaine....

As Violence Persists, International Intervention in CAR Falls Short

01 Feb 2014  |  IPI Global Observatory  |  English  |  Central African Republic

The international intervention in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been ineffective, with ongoing violence and instability. The French/African Union intervention has faced significant challenges, including misjudgments about the situation on the ground and the emergence of anti-balaka militias. The international community, including the UN and European partners, has been criticized for their delayed and inadequate response. The situation remains volatile, with communal violence and political instability persisting, raising concerns about the future of the Muslim community in CAR and the potential for prolonged economic collapse.

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I’m an independent journalist and filmmaker. I’ve traveled and worked in more than 75 countries as a journalist, aid worker, and traveler. I usually travel with a full radio and video kit (shooting on a Sony FS-5 and/or A7Sii, 360 camera, Mavic Ronin-S stabilizer, Mavic Pro drone). I can file for ...

Sectarian Violence Flares in the Central African Republic, Killing At Least 12

25 Sept 2014  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Humanitarian Crisis

Sectarian violence has erupted in Bangui, Central African Republic, resulting in at least 12 deaths, including a UN peacekeeper. The clashes between Muslim and non-Muslim communities have led to significant tension and displacement, with thousands fleeing their homes. The violence was triggered by the killing of a Muslim man in a Christian neighborhood, leading to retaliatory attacks. The situation remains tense, with international peacekeepers struggling to maintain order and provide humanitarian aid. Key figures, including Edouard Patrice Ngaissona and President Samba Panza, are central to the ongoing conflict, with calls for Panza's resignation due to her failure to disarm fighters and reconcile groups.

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Eugene Nforngwa covers environmental change and its intersection with development

UN Issues Plea for Central Africa Refugees

23 Feb 2015  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Refugees

More than two years of violence in the Central African Republic has driven thousands of refugees into Cameroon, creating a growing humanitarian crisis. The UNHCR estimates over 150,000 refugees are now in eastern Cameroon, with numbers potentially reaching 200,000 by year-end. Relief efforts are underfunded, and conditions in refugee camps are deteriorating. Kyung-wha Kang, the UN assistant secretary-general, highlights the competition for donor resources due to multiple global crises. Despite some stability in Bangui, the situation in the Central African Republic remains volatile, preventing refugees from returning home. The influx of refugees exacerbates existing humanitarian challenges in Cameroon, where at least two million people need assistance.

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