MINURCAT
United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad
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.

Ghanaian contigent joins MINURCAT

  • 14 May 2009
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N'djamena, 14 May 2009 – A Ghanaian contingent of 131 soldiers has joined the UN peacekeeping mission in Chad and the Central African Republic known as MINURCAT. The newly arrived Ghanaian peacekeepers are currently in transit and will replace departing troops in the Farchana area of eastern Chad. MINURCAT welcomes this important contribution from a neighbouring African nation. read more in PDF

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United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad

The United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) was established by Security Council Resolutions 1861 (2009), 1834 (2008) and 1778 (2007) in consultation with the authorities of Chad and the Central African Republic.