Two individuals

Cases
Location of case in SG report
2024-028-001
Relevant SG report
Year of the report
2024
Country Geolocation

Latitude: 6.61111099999999

Longitude: 20.939444

Country Geolocation (linked Cases)
Central African Republic
From Region
Type of record
Unnamed individual/group/organization
Gender
Gender unclear
Was the victim a foreign national?
No
Was the victim a minor?
No
Individual's/organization's activity

perceived advocacy with the population to support activities organized by MINUSCA

Type of rights defended
  • Unclear in SG Report
Was the victim a civil servant or member of the security forces or of the judiciary?
No
Reported trigger of reprisal

perceived advocacy with the population to support activities organized by MINUSCA

Engagement with UN body
  • UN Peace Operation / Political mission
Dates of engagement
unclear
Type of attempted engagement
  • Unclear
Dates of mentioned reprisals
June/July 2023
Location of mentioned reprisals
Haut Oubangui region, Central African Republic
Reprisal information

According to information received by OHCHR, in June and July 2023, two individuals received threats from elements of the Azande Ani Kpi Gbe armed group in the Haut Oubangui region due to their perceived advocacy with the population to support activities organized by MINUSCA. Names and details of those concerned are withheld due to fear of further reprisals.

Types of reprisals suffered
  • Threats/Intimidations (incl. "fear of reprisal")
Alleged/likely perpetrators
Non-state actor(s)
Was the reprisal based on new legislation?
No
Does the report make general comment about country’s environment for engagement with UN?
No
Was the case raised by a State at the UN?
No
Is the country cited for a "pattern of reprisal" in the context of this case?
No
Is a pattern of reprisals mentioned otherwise in the context of this case?
No
Does the report cite "self-censorship" as an issue in the context of this case?
Yes