300 Ex-Combatants Undergoing Training in Obo

By Serge LAMINE | LAMINE MÉDIA Translated into English by Karen Ann SULLIVAN l LNC

(Obo, August 31, 2026 | LNC) MINUSCA, present in Obo (Haut-Mbomou) since August 25, has launched the 9th Community Violence Reduction (CVR 9) program for 300 ex-combatants and "at-risk" youths, including 70 women. These ex-combatants had previously laid down their arms and, during July, underwent training on citizenship and respect for institutions—a necessary step toward returning to normal life. Very soon, these individuals will receive vocational training in various fields such as tailoring, carpentry, masonry, welding, or agriculture. This aims to strengthen their skills in these areas and foster their financial independence. Funded by MINUSCA, this program falls within the framework of the national Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) program, of which CVR is a component.

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Date: August 31, 2026

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