Kimberley Process Administrative Decision on the Central African Republic (Temporary Suspension)

The Kimberley Process has issued an Administrative Decision on the Central African Republic. The decision temporarily forbids the import and export of all rough diamonds from the Central African Republic. The suspension will be discussed more extensively at the Kimberley Process Intersessional,which will take place from June 4th to June 7th  in South Africa.

Considering the recent security issues in the African nation, the KP has decided that the Central African Republic is currently unable to fulfil the minimum requirements of KP Participants. In addition, the current situation on the ground makes additional verification measures unfeasible. The KP has thus decided to halt all rough diamond shipments to and from the CAR for the time being. The situation in the country and the continued suspension will be discussed in detail at the KP Intersessional.

The Administrative Decision in full can be consulted here.