Central African Human Rights League (LCDH) Releases Report

By Mathilde LERAT | LNC

(Bangui, September 18, 2026 | LAMINE MÉDIA) In the Central African Republic, the human rights situation is the least of the authorities' concerns—respect for life is so precarious that the Central African Human Rights League (LCDH) plays a marginal role. Yet, on Thursday, September 17, the League issued a worrying assessment of the country's human rights situation, calling on the indifferent authorities to do everything possible to protect vulnerable populations—a plea that amounts to little more than wishful thinking. The report also urges the government to address the plight of three state officials taken hostage in Bambouti in December 2025 by the AAKG militia. It highlights acts of violence and killings that have gone unpunished across the country, such as the murders of Father Crépin Martial Monga in Zémio in June 2026, and the killing of Swiss geologist Lucca Maggini and his aide-de-camp in Damara last August.
Maître Hyacinthe Longba Yaondo, a member of the League—which works to prevent rampant human rights violations—explains: "We documented issues starting with the shrinking civic space, as it is difficult for the average Central African citizen to speak out." He added, "We also wanted to highlight the violence and abuses committed against civilians by national forces and their allies."
The report also addresses the case of opposition figure Anicet Georges Dologuélé—who is still awaiting the restoration of his Central African citizenship—with the League calling on the authorities to at least respect the decisions of the Constitutional Court. Furthermore, the LCDH, through its President Joseph Bindoumi, has denounced the mismanagement of the mining sector—citing the Zamboï gold mining site on the border with Cameroon as an example. A deadly landslide occurred there on August 18, and "we noted that the victims included Cameroonians and Chadians," he stated, adding: "Yet, foreign nationals should not be present in mining zones in the CAR without having obtained prior authorization, as required by the national mining code."
Unsurprisingly, in light of these criticisms, the LCDH has been accused of being close to certain political figures, forcing it to reaffirm its status as a neutral, apolitical organization. It reiterates that its mission is to defend human rights and raise the alarm regarding their deterioration.

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Date: September 18, 2026
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