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UN reports voluntary disarmament in Central African Republic; weapons and munitions seized
Summary
The UN said DDRR operations from July 24–28 saw about 100 combatants voluntarily lay down weapons in Besu and Pihuri, with 69 weapons, more than 4,400 rounds of ammunition, and 24 rockets collected across operations.
Farhan reported that UN peacekeeping colleagues and national partners supported disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, and repatriation operations from July 24 to July 28 that enabled about 100 combatants from armed groups to voluntarily lay down weapons in Besu and Pihuri.
He said the operation led to the collection of 69 weapons, more than 4,400 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, and 24 rockets. A separate operation earlier in the month enabled 34 ex‑combatants, including members of the UPC and Anti‑Balaka, to lay down arms; combining the two operations, 134 ex‑combatants laid down weapons during the month of July, with additional seizures reported.
The briefing noted the mission continues to work alongside Central African authorities and national partners to reduce weapon circulation and support community stabilization; no details were provided on reintegration funding or specific timelines.
