Published on : 21/04/2022 – 14:07
In the Central African Republic, the deterioration of diplomatic relations with France continues to cause controversy. This Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the deputies questioned the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sylvie Baipo-Temon about “hassles” of which the officials consider themselves victims during their stays in France and the difficulties they experience in obtaining visas. Paris, for its part, denounces “anti-French campaigns” allegedly fueled from Moscow and denounces the growing influence of the Wagner group, accused by the UN of serious violations of human rights in the CAR.
With our correspondent in Bangui, Carol Valade
« Violations of international law », « offense », « provocation », « violation of human rights “, angry parliamentarians arrested this Wednesday the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In question, officials searched by French customs when they returned to Bangui, too restrictive conditions for obtaining visas, extended deadlines, stays granted too short, or even stricter checks on the situation of their relatives. in the hexagon.
About two hours of debate without the name of Russia being mentioned once. Paris, however, regularly denounces anti-French campaigns organized by the Central African authorities and which would be guided by Moscow. As well as the growing hold of the private military company Wagner, whose men are accused of serious abuses against Central African civilians by the UN.
Paris has frozen its budgetary aid as well as part of its cooperation. The minister promised to summon the French ambassador again, but France remains a ” Privileged partner “, she underlines, before calling for dialogue to ease diplomatic tensions.