U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern Monday at the latest upsurge in violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) and warned those involved that they will be held accountable for their actions and brought to justice. The further deterioration of the security situation in the CAR has resulted in additional fatalities, a high number of injured, and increased hardship for the population, according to a statement issued by Ban's office. "The secretary-general condemns in the strongest possible terms all acts of violence against civilians, and against international forces working in the Central African Republic to re-establish peace and order. He stresses the fundamental importance of protecting civilians at all times," the statement said. Ban emphasized the importance of establishing a list of individuals who act to undermine peace, stability, and security in CAR, as called for by the Security Council in a resolution adopted in late 2013. "The secretary-general reaffirms the full commitment of the United Nations to help the Central African Republic emerge from the ongoing crisis and to build peace," Ban's office wrote.
