Olusesan Oba
The Moroccan contingent to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission( MINUSCA) has been criticized for allegedly working with rebels and armed groups that terrorize the population. There are numerous allegations from inhabitants of the Haut-Mbomou Prefecture attesting to the close cooperation between the Moroccan contingent to MINUSCA and the United Peace Committee( UPC) armed bandits led by Ali Darassa.
The contingent is said to be working closely with UPC criminals because of their religious affiliations.
For this reason, the inhabitants of the Haut-Mbomou Pòrefecture no longer trust the Moroccan contingent and are calling for their departure and replacement with FACA(French: Forces Amees Centra Africaines) members.
Residents have drawn the attention of the Central African authorities to the killings on a daily basis in Mbomou and Haut-Mbomou Prefectures due to the cooperation of MINUSCA forces with armed rebels which has undermined the government’s plans to secure the region and protect the citizens.
Mr. Albert Yaloké Mokpème, Minister Delegate, Communications Adviser and Spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic, confirmed at his traditional weekly press conference on Saturday May 4, 2024 that the people of eastern CAR have evidence of accusations against the Moroccan contingent to MINUSCA.
This is not the first time Central Africans have spoken out against MINUSCA for various reasons, including inaction, ineffectiveness, misuse of its mandate and collaboration with armed groups. Unfortunately, those in charge of this UN mission, or even the UN have not investigated or sanctioned alleged culprits.
The local population are demanding that the necessary measures be taken against the Moroccan contingent to MINUSCA as the law applies to everyone without discrimination. The residents also demanding that the authorities provide them and their families with the necessary protection as soon as possible.
