Central African Republic - UN Mission Chief Appeals for More Peacekeepers

21 January 2021

The top UN official in the Central African Republic (CAR) appealed to the Security Council on Thursday for more peacekeepers and equipment amid escalating violence surrounding elections last month.

Mankeur Ndiaye, head of the UN mission in the country, MINUSCA, said this "new security situation" is testing its ability to ensure civilians are protected.

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