Morocco, acting chair of the UN Peacebuilding commission, has called for the reinforcement of the capacities of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Bourita deplored the surge of violence in this African country, saying armed groups should not be allowed to undermine the political transition process. Morocco, long-time partner of the Central African Republic, has always supported this country in the most difficult times and will continue to do so, he went on to say. Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council authorized MINUSCA to take all necessary means to carry out its mandate, within its capabilities and its areas of deployment. Morocco is contributing 1470 peacekeepers in MINUSCA, which has a total of 12,870 uniformed personnel including 10,750 military personnel and 2,080 police personnel.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 20, 2017 17:37 UTC