The UNICEF representation in the Central African Republic has just published their monthly report for October 2007. It contains an excellent overview on the current humanitarian, political and security situation, as well as a description of UNICEF’s projects in CAR.

• 2,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) enter Kabo (north-central CAR) following threats from FACA (CAR military forces), rebels and road bandits; UNICEF responds
• Kidnappings, incidents involving road bandits and sexual violence continue largely across the country’s interior, causing mass displacement
• The APRD rebel group expresses a desire to negotiate a ceasefire. Talks commence in Bangui, political dialogue imminent
• Round Table event held in Brussels. Donors pledge $600 million to CAR over the next three years

Click here to download the report (PDF; 1.02 MB)

For more information on UNICEF’s activities in the Central African Republic contact:
Anne Boher
Communications Officer
UNICEF CAR
Email aboher[at]unicef.org | Mobile +236 75 58 96 01