The Central African Republic (CAR) faces a complex situation characterized by internal fragility and a volatile security situation in certain areas. Additionally, crises in neighbouring countries lead to refugees crossing into CAR in search of safety and protection, which in turn impacts the country's socio-economic real. More than 1.4 million Central Africans have been displaced from their homes, representing almost a third of the country's total population.
Over 518,000 people are internally displaced, and an estimated 1.1 million Central Africans are at risk of statelessness. Since the outbreak in Sudan in April 2023, CAR has received more than 25,000 refugees and some 6,000 returnees. Over 37,000 Chadian and returnees have arrived at the border with Chad in the last few months. UNHCR works with the Government, NGOs, civil society organizations, and development actors to ensure that the needs of the forcibly displaced are met.
Additionally, UNHCR works to prevent and mitigate statelessness and supports the CAR Government in implementing its national roadmap on the Global Compact for Refugees. In pursuing a longer-term solution for those displaced by the CAR crisis, UNHCR supported the establishment of the CAR Support Solutions Platform, which was officially launched on October 31, 2023.
UNHCR has nine offices across the country, with 132 staff.
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