Technical assistance and capacity-building in the field of human rights in the Central African Republic

Condemnatory

No

Analysis

• This resolution is critical of the human rights situation in the Central African Republic, but its condemnations are mostly directed at "armed groups" and sometimes at "all parties." The resolution urges the government to improve the situation, including by re-establishing control over the entire country, thus diminishing the government's responsibility for violations.
• In addition, the resolution contains limited praise for the government, which supported the resolution and called for it to be adopted by consensus.
• Moreover, the resolution was adopted under Item 10, which concerns mere "technical assistance," signaling an uncritical approach.

Main Sponsors

African Group

Vote

Consensus

Key Praise

• "Welcoming the signing in N’Djamena of the 19 April 2025 agreement between the Government of the Central African Republic and the armed groups Retour, réclamation et réhabilitation and Unité pour la paix en Centrafrique…"
• "Noting with satisfaction the establishment by the Government of the Central African Republic of a special commission to ensure that those responsible for such acts are brought to justice…"
• "Welcoming the efforts made by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic to prevent and address cases of sexual exploitation and abuse involving its personnel…"
• "Welcoming the establishment by the Government of the Central African Republic, in July 2025, of a committee to review the law establishing the National Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Commission…"
• "Welcoming, in this regard, the law of 27 December 2024 on the promotion and protection of human rights defenders."
• "Welcomes the decisions handed down by the Special Criminal Court and the efforts of the authorities of the Central African Republic to expedite proceedings in respect of serious violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law…"

Key Criticism

• "Strongly condemns all human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law…"
• "Also strongly condemns the targeted attacks launched by armed groups against civilians, humanitarian workers, health workers, humanitarian supplies and United Nations personnel…"
• "Reiterates its call for an immediate end to all human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law committed by all parties…"
• "Expresses deep concern at the humanitarian situation…"
• "Calls upon the Government of the Central African Republic, with the support of the international community, to create the conditions for the safe, dignified and sustainable return of displaced persons and refugees…"
• "Calls upon the authorities of the Central African Republic and the joint rapid response unit to prevent sexual violence against women and children…"
• "Deplores the fact that children continue to be used by armed groups as combatants, human shields, domestic workers and sex slaves…"
• "Deplores the 33 per cent increase in grave violations committed against children, including murder, rape and maiming…"
• "Remains deeply concerned at the persistence of conflict-related sexual violence in the country…"
• "Deplores the persistent impunity enjoyed by certain members of the security forces, bilateral forces and armed groups responsible for human rights violations."
• "Decides to renew, for one year, the mandate of Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic."