Arms export

It is prohibited to export arms and related materiel to Central African Republic. Related technical or financial assistance and services are also prohibited.

EU

Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic

UN

Central African Republic

On 5 December 2013, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2127 (2013), which imposes an arms embargo against the Central African Republic (CAR). The EU implemented this decision on 23 December 2013. On 28 January 2014, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2134 (2014) imposing also targeted restrictive measures on persons or entities that undermine the peace, stability or security of the CAR, or that threaten or impede the political transition process, or that fuel violence. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible as well as exemptions for humanitarian purposes.