Between January and December 2024, 142 incidents affected humanitarian workers compared to 169 incidents in 2023, a decrease of 16%. Military operations, armed group movements, and criminal activities involving humanitarians and civilian populations marked the operational environment in the Central African Republic (CAR) during the year.
In December 2024, 13 incidents affected humanitarian actors, consistent with the number recorded in November 2024. With the onset of the dry season facilitating the mobility of armed individuals, humanitarians have taken measures to reduce risks for teams and humanitarian assets.
In December, burglaries and robberies with the intention of stealing goods accounted for more than 50% of incidents affecting humanitarian workers. The most affected prefectures in 2024 were Bangui (17%), Haut-Mbomou (12%) and Bamingui-Bangoran (11%). In 2023, Ouham (17%), Haut-Mbomou (15%) and Bangui (13%) were the most affected prefectures.
This highlights the ongoing risk of humanitarian incidents in Haut-Mbomou and Bangui.
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