Key Facts
Increased number of new displaced with currently 42,575 for a total of 69,890 displaced people in total in 32 sites in Bangui.
Access to IDPs remains a humanitarian constraint as movements are restricted due to the security situation.
Deterioration of the situation in the rest of the country, including in Kaga Bandoro and Bambari following the events in Bangui.
Situation overview
After several days of tension and confrontations, between armed groups initially, and then between international forces and armed groups, the situation in Bangui remains tense and unpredictable. The city has however experienced a period of lull during the day on 30 September. Despite audible gunshots in the 3rd, 5th and 8th districts, a few shops have reopened downtown although most still remain closed.
Despite the lifting of a number of barricades, traffic is almost nonexistent, a symbol of the uncertainty and of the climate of fear that reigns over the city. Barricades also remain on avenue de l’Independence, and the stretch from Place des Patriotes - PK12 and on the side streets. The demonstration planned for 30 September was cancelled due to fear of possible outbursts of violence. Its announcement and the prospect of new violence have caused population movements, as in Fateb for example, where a substantial flow of new arrivals throughout the day Wednesday has been recorded.
The day was also marked by the return of the new President of transition of CAR. Given the climate of insecurity, the major access issues, and as a result of new lootings in the homes of UN and non-governmental organizations, humanitarian organizations are increasing security measures. A total of 292 employees have now been relocated to the MINUSCA or in one of the hotels in the city. Two flights for extracting non-essential personnel out of the country were cancelled but will be re-scheduled in the coming days.
In the rest of the country the situation is also tense, particularly in Bambari and in Kaga Bandoro, with, in cities such as Carnot, outbursts of violence against civilians. The areas of Ndélé, Kaga Bandoro and Dekoa are the scene of important movements of armed elements, whose future positioning could influence the dynamics of the conflict.