The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will make three points today: on elections, on the security situation and consolidating peace. First, the United Kingdom commends the government of the Central African Republic for their efforts, working in coordination with MINUSCA, to ensure that presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections took place and largely peacefully on 28 December. We welcome that […]
The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will make three points: First, we strongly condemn the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin. These actions undermine democratic governance across the region. We urge a swift return to constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau, the publication of official election results, and the immediate release of political prisoners. We commend the mediation […]
The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The security situation in Haiti remains a key concern for the United Kingdom. The impacts are devastating, especially for the most vulnerable. OCHA data shows a rape occurs every two hours in Haiti. Of the victims, 15% are underage girls and 75% are those forced from their homes due to conflict. This is the brutal reality. We […]