MINURCAT
United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad

Closure of MINURCAT

The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) mandate ended on 31 December 2010 following UN Security Council Resolution 1923, with Chad assuming responsibility for civilian protection and UN agencies continuing peacebuilding efforts.

Mr. Youssef Mahmoud of Tunisia Appointed as New Head of MINURCAT

Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Special Representative and Head of MINURCAT
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

N'Djamena, 1 April 2010 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, appointed Mr. Youssef Mahmoud as his Acting Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) to replace Mr. Victor Angelo, who retired at the end of March.