UNICEF in the Central African Republic has just published their report for December 2007 and January 2008. As always, it contains an excellent overview on the current humanitarian, political and security situation, as well as information on UNICEF’s project activities in CAR.

• EU Peacekeeping force officially launched; arrival of first troops in CAR and Chad delayed by fighting in N’Djamena
• New Prime Minister, Faustin Touadéra replaces Eli Dote following his resignation;simmering discontent in the capital Bangui
• UNICEF and the Ministry of Health launch nationwide Mother and Child Survival Campaign; 800,000 women vaccinated again Tetanus
• The UNICEF CAP appeal for 2007 was 57 percent funded

Click here to download the report (PDF; 630 KB)

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