IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 387 
Condemning continued violence against civilians by armed groups in the 
Central African Republic and supporting efforts to achieve a lasting 
political solution to the conflict. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 16, 2019 
Mr. CICILLINE (for himself and Mr. FORTENBERRY) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning continued violence against civilians by armed 
groups in the Central African Republic and supporting 
efforts to achieve a lasting political solution to the con-
flict. 
Whereas the overthrow of the Government of the Central Af-
rican Republic in March 2013 and subsequent violence 
has led to the proliferation of multiple armed groups, 
which have been responsible for widespread atrocities 
based on perceived or actual religious or ethnic identities; 
Whereas the United Nations (UN) concluded in 2014 that 
the Central African Republic’s minority Muslim commu-
nity had been the target of ethnic cleansing, and multiple 
UN officials have warned of a risk of genocide; 
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Whereas, according to the United Nations, an estimated 
2,900,000 people are in need of humanitarian assistance, 
over 590,000 Central Africans are refugees in neigh-
boring countries, and over 640,000 people are displaced, 
most of whom are women and children; 
Whereas armed groups continue to engage in gross human 
rights abuses, violence, pillaging, and the illicit traf-
ficking of natural resources such as ivory, gold, cattle, 
and diamonds; 
Whereas armed groups have intentionally targeted personnel 
from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated 
Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic 
(MINUSCA), aid workers, and journalists, making the 
Central African Republic one of the world’s most dan-
gerous operating environments for humanitarian actors; 
Whereas the Central African Republic has made significant 
progress toward democracy by conducting democratic 
elections despite the lack of security around electoral poll-
ing stations and some irregularities, and inaugurated 
President Faustin-Archange Touade´ra in March 2016; 
Whereas the establishment of the Special Criminal Court in 
June 2017 and the creation of more than 1,000 peace 
committees across the country demonstrate a genuine 
commitment to justice and accountability on the part of 
the people of the Central African Republic; and 
Whereas, since 2013, the United States has been the largest 
single donor to the humanitarian response in the Central 
African Republic, promoted peace and social cohesion, 
supported the deployment of MINUSCA, enacted sanc-
tions against senior leaders of armed groups, and pro-
vided life-saving assistance to communities in the Central 
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African Republic affected by the crisis: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that strong United States leader-
ship and support for the stability of the Central Af-
rican Republic is necessary for the security and fu-
ture stability of the region; 
(2) condemns violence against civilians, humani-
tarian workers, journalists, faith leaders, and United 
Nations peacekeepers by all armed actors operating 
within the Central African Republic; 
(3) welcomes the signing of the Khartoum 
Peace Agreement in February 2019 and urges all 
parties to adhere to the terms of the agreement, in-
cluding participating in efforts to disarm and de-
mobilize combatants, to advance long-term sustain-
able peace for the citizens of the Central African Re-
public; 
(4) supports continued efforts by the Govern-
ment of the Central African Republic, with support 
from the African Union and United Nations, to com-
bat the threat posed by armed groups; 
(5) calls on the international community, in-
cluding all members of the United Nations Security 
Council as well as neighboring countries, to support 
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constructive efforts toward peace in the Central Af-
rican Republic; 
(6) calls on the Government of the Central Afri-
can Republic to ensure that all state security forces 
adhere to civilian command, refrain from human 
rights abuses, and sever any and all links to armed 
groups except in the framework of disarmament, de-
mobilization, and reintegration under the Khartoum 
Agreement; and 
(7) urges the Secretary of State and the Ad-
ministrator of the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development (USAID), in coordination with 
other relevant Federal departments and agencies, 
to— 
(A) provide life-saving humanitarian and 
development assistance to support vulnerable 
populations and build local capacity to support 
sustainable agricultural production in the Cen-
tral African Republic; 
(B) support the efforts of local commu-
nities, nongovernmental organizations, and the 
Government of the Central African Republic to 
prevent atrocities along religious and ethnic 
lines, including through programs that focus on 
peacebuilding, reconciliation, human rights, 
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good and inclusive governance, justice, security 
sector reform, and the implementation of the 
Khartoum Agreement; 
(C) work with the United Nations, African 
Union, and regional governments and organiza-
tions to enforce existing sanctions related to the 
Central African Republic and address cross-bor-
der flows of illicit arms, natural resources, and 
armed groups; 
(D) ensure that United States assistance is 
well-coordinated among agencies and with other 
donors to maximize diplomatic, development, 
and defense resources to support peace, sta-
bility, and the Central African Republic’s jour-
ney to self-reliance; 
(E) undertake efforts to prioritize mutual 
interests between the United States and the 
Central African Republic and take steps to po-
sition the United States as a leader working 
with the Government of the Central African Re-
public in the areas of reconstruction, postcon-
flict remediation, and institution building, as 
well as taking steps to combat Russian influ-
ence in the country and region; 
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(F) support rehabilitation and reintegra-
tion programs led by the Central African Re-
public Government, nongovernmental organiza-
tions, and regional government partners for 
children, youth, and adults that have demobi-
lized from armed groups, including the Lord’s 
Resistance Army; 
(G) ensure that the United States Em-
bassy in Bangui, including USAID presence, 
and the Department of State Africa Bureau 
have adequate staffing and funding to carry out 
their programs and objectives; and 
(H) ensure that the United Nations Multi-
dimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in 
the Central African Republic has adequate re-
sources, including personnel and force enabling 
equipment, and full funding to carry out its 
mandate. 
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