United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is a UN peacekeeping operation launched on April 10, 2014, to protect civilians and restore peace in the Central African Republic (CAR). Established under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, MINUSCA is mandated to address the country’s prolonged political instability, armed conflict, and human rights abuses. The mission’s primary goal is to provide security to civilians, facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, and support the country’s transitional government in stabilizing and rebuilding its institutions.
MINUSCA plays a vital role in reducing violence, mediating conflicts, and promoting dialogue among warring factions. With thousands of military and civilian personnel on the ground, the mission also assists in disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs aimed at former combatants. By contributing to the restoration of law and order and facilitating electoral processes, MINUSCA is a crucial instrument in CAR’s long-term peacebuilding efforts. Learn more about their ongoing efforts here and explore their peacekeeping operations here.