Country: Central African Republic Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs HIGHLIGHTS Civilians and humanitarian actors continue to face insecurity in Haut-Mbomou Over 11,900 Central Africans returnees from Am Dafock, Sudan, receive food assistance Ebola: Government and partners strengthen coordination mechanisms and priority preparedness activities GENERAL CONTEXT Haut-Mbomou Prefecture – South-East Five staff members from two humanitarian organizations were victims of an armed robbery on 30 May along the Zémio–Dembia road. The incident occurred as the team was returning to Zémio, following a mission conducted three days earlier in Guinikoumba, Barh and Tabane as part of the implementation of a protection project funded by the CAR Humanitarian Fund (CAR HF). The assailants stole the team’s work equipment, motorcycle batteries and personal belongings. No injuries were reported. Despite a recent lull, security incidents—including abductions of civilians and attacks targeting humanitarian personnel and convoys—continue to raise serious concerns regarding civilian protection in Zémio and could further hinder humanitarian access, depriving populations of life-saving assistance. Haut-Mbomou ranks second among prefectures most affected by incidents involving humanitarian actors. Ouham Prefecture – West Since 27 May, residents of the village of Lady have been moving preventively into the bush and surrounding villages for fear of their safety, following an attack carried out by armed elements in the locality. HUMANITARIAN NEEDS AND RESPONSE Health Countrywide CAR remains at high risk of Ebola virus disease importation following outbreaks declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda on 15 May 2026, classified as a public health emergency of international concern. The Government, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, has activated emergency coordination mechanisms and initiated priority preparedness actions. These include the revision of a national preparedness plan valued at approximately US$ 20 million, which remains largely underfunded, training of 50 trainers, strengthening surveillance and laboratory capacities, and risk communication, awareness campaigns and control at points of entry. Despite government and partner efforts, operational capacities remain insufficient, and urgent support is required to reinforce prevention measures and response readiness. Multi-sector Lim-Pendé Prefecture – West A spontaneous return movement was reported on 4 May in Bezéré locality, 20 km from Bocaranga on the Mann axis. The returnees came from Cameroon, driven by difficult living conditions in refugee sites and the resumption of agricultural activities during the current farming season. According to an assessment conducted by CARITAS on 22 May, 252 households (1,262 people) were registered. The main needs identified include protection, access to water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), food security, essential household items, as well as education and health.