U.N. mission MINUSCA reports disarmament, demobilization of nearly 700 ex-combatants in Central African Republic
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The U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic said it facilitated disarmament and demobilization of 692 ex-combatants and the collection of more than 500 weapons in recent operations, the U.N. spokesperson said.
The U.N. spokesperson said MINUSCA, the U.N. mission in the Central African Republic, supported the national disarmament, demobilization and reintegration program by providing technical, logistical, security and financial assistance. He said that since July 10, "692 ex combatants have been disarmed and demobilized and more than 500 weapons have been collected."
The spokesperson noted MINUSCA engaged in activities in Bangui and Mobei and that two of the country's most active armed groups, 3R and UPC, had returned to the peace agreement in recent months. The U.N. said this assistance is part of ongoing efforts to support the country's peace process.
