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Statement by Mohamed Ag Ayoya, Humanitarian Coordinator: Escalating violence and access constraints deepen the humanitarian crisis in Haut-Mbomou prefecture, southeastern Central African Republic
By UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at ReliefWeb
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
. Bangui, 1 July 2026 - The humanitarian situation in Haut-Mbomou prefecture in southeastern Central African Republic continues to deteriorate, driven by persistent insecurity, rising protection risks, and constrained humanitarian access. Civilians are facing growing vulnerabilities as violence disr
Key takeaway The killing on 29 June of a religious leader engaged in community reconciliation efforts highlights the impact of violence on social cohesion and local coping mechanisms.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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