Central African Republic

February 16, 2016 News

Thousands of refugees vote in second round of CAR presidential election

Initial indications suggest that turnout was not as high as in the first round on December 30

February 12, 2016 Stories

Q&A: UNHCR plays vital role in getting Central African refugees to the ballot box

As the second round of CAR’s presidential election nears, UNHCR’s Charles Mballa discusses the refugee agency’s role in ensuring the participation of refugees.

December 10, 2015 Stories

World Human Rights Day: human rights abuses plague Central African Republic

Three years after the current wave of violence started in Central African Republic, insecurity and human rights abuses remain rife, including for the forcibly displaced.

November 11, 2015 News

UNHCR condemns attack on camp for internally displaced in Central African Republic town of Batangafo

Rebel fighters entered the Batangafo camp and killed five people

October 1, 2015 News

Number displaced by violence in Bangui soars past 40,000

Many found shelter near the airport in the Mpoko site for IDPs following the recent violence

September 29, 2015 News

UNHCR seeks urgent access to thousands fleeing violence in Bangui

Fighting between rival militias has left more than 36 people dead