Central African Republic (CAR) Situation Report No. 36 (as of 30 July 2014)

Highlights

• A three-day peace talk was held in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 21 July, attended by delegates of various political groups and resulting in the signing of a cessation of hostilities, but clashes between the armed groups continued.

• Since 1 January, 13,698 children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have been admitted for treatment across the country. This represents 82 per cent of the SRP target of 16,800 children suffering from SAM.

• The Government suspended the set-up of the Boganda 1 and Patassé alternative sites as it has proposed a new alternative site.

527,000 IDPs in CAR, including 102,000 IDPs in Bangui (a decrease of 1,400 from 103,400 two weeks ago)

39% Funding available (about US$218 million) against the revised SRP requirements of $565 million

4.6 million Population of CAR 2.5 million People in need of assistance