US EditionUN Peacekeeping Chief Warns That Conflict in Sudan Is Spilling Into Central African Republic
- The UN peacekeeping chief warned on June 27, 2025, that conflict in Sudan is spilling into the Central African Republic , destabilizing border regions.
- This situation stems from Sudan's civil war that began in April 2023 between the regular army and Rapid Support Forces, causing catastrophic fighting and armed groups crossing into CAR.
- The CAR faces rising insecurity with armed groups recruiting youths, attacks on UN peacekeepers, and an estimated 36,642 Sudanese refugees residing within its borders as of June 1, 2025.
- Jean-Pierre Lacroix stated the CAR sits at a “delicate juncture” and that armed groups’ incursions threaten nascent stability as general elections approach in December 2025.
- If sustained, international efforts could help CAR become a “true success story” despite these challenges, but the spillover risks undermining ongoing peace progress.
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