On April 10, 2014, the U.N. Security Council, acting under Chapter VII, unanimously adopted Resolution 2149 establishing the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). According to a press release, MINUSCA’s mandate includes: “protecting civilians; supporting for transition process; facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance; protecting United Nations personnel and properties; promoting and protecting human rights; supporting national and international justice and the rule of law; and ensuring the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation of former combatants.” The transfer of authority from the African-Led International Support Mission to MINUSCA will take place on September 15, 2014.