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Central African Republic - Security deterioration (DG ECHO, UN OCHA) (ECHO Daily Flash of 23 May 2025)

  • In the city of Zemio a non-state armed group (NSAG) attacked the authorities and caused an open conflict, reportedly following disagreements on the terms of an ongoing Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration process.
  • Since the start of hostilities on 10 May, approximately 4,311 people were displaced. Only few humanitarian organizations are present and able to respond effectively. Immediate needs are in non-food and shelter items, food, psychosocial support. Some commuting movements between Zemio and Democratic Republic of Congo continue to be recorded.
  • Other targeted killings of a public official (sub-prefect of Djémah) and a community health worker near the Zémio-Mboki axis add to the instability.
  • The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) made available EUR 7 million, most of the funds are for the Haut Mboumou area. UN OCHA calls for strengthening protection of civilians, especially those in need of humanitarian assistance and facilitating humanitarian access.