A confidential document from the United Nations MINUSCA has surfaced, allowing peacekeepers to engage in combat with government forces if needed. The leaked document, dated September 12, 2024, authorizes MINUSCA contingents to fire on forces obstructing their convoys, even if they belong to the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic (FACA).
While the UN mission spokeswoman, Florence Marchal, refrained from confirming the document’s authenticity, the seriousness of its content raises concerns about the sovereignty of the Central African Republic and accusations against MINUSCA. Allegations suggest MINUSCA peacekeepers may be involved in arms trafficking for rebels, rather than intervening in rebel attacks.
A source revealed that the document’s directive to attack legitimate government forces is a threat to the state’s sovereignty, potentially instigating a new civil war in the Central African Republic. This revelation sheds light on the complex dynamics of peacekeeping efforts in the region and questions the true motives behind MINUSCA’s actions.