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The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (Minusca) claims that five explosive devices were recently discovered on its vehicles and those of the Central African Armed Forces (Faca). security, the Central African rebels are changing their approach. The spokesman for the Force de la Minusca, Major Zouhair El Kandoussi, in a statement sent to APA on Wednesday, denounced this “new tactic which had not been demonstrated by the elements of the 3R group before”. This, focused on the use of explosive devices, aims to prevent the peacekeepers and the Faca in the execution of their mandate, he affirms. “Two explosive devices discovered were near Babaza on December 31, 2021, another was discovered in the village of Nzakoundou on January 2, 2022, two other explosive devices damaged the vehicles of Minusca near Bohong on December 30 and 31, 2021” , explained Major El Kandoussi. According to the latter, “it is estimated that the members of the 3R group set up these unidentified explosive devices to target the wheeled vehicles of the Faca and the peacekeepers of the Minusca”. Faced with this new threat, “the elements of Minusca will anticipate such tactics in possible attacks by the 3R group”, he reassured. In addition, Major Zouhair El Kandoussi noted “a relatively calm but unpredictable security situation throughout the country”, regretting that this week in Bangui, crime continues to be a serious concern in the city. “La Minusca continues to work tirelessly to restore peace and stability in the Central African Republic and those who refrain from war crimes will be brought before the competent courts,” he warned.

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