Sudan conflict shapes debate on future of UN mission in CAR

Author: Hilary KimuyuPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Central African Republic

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Sudan conflict shapes debate on future of UN mission in CAR

The UN has warned against an early withdrawal of peacekeepers from the Central African Republic, saying Sudan’s war is fuelling cross-border violence and threatening hard-won security gains. The Security Council is preparing to renew the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (Minusca), which expires on November 15.

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