On 15 November 2023 the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2709 on the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR). Resolution 2709 extends the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in CAR (MINUSCA) until 15 November 2024, with a mandate that prioritizes the protection of civilians. The resolution also recalls “that the CAR authorities have the primary responsibility to protect all populations in the CAR, including from international crimes.”