A/HRC/26/53 Government after another to promote national cohesion and respect for the public interest through a neutral, impartial and transparent administrative system accessible to all. The Independent Expert noted that the crisis is multifaceted and that its causes are primarily political and socioeconomic. However, it also has intercommunal and, indeed, sectarian aspects that criminal or terror groups could be tempted to exploit in order to plunge the country and even the subregion into chaos. In addition, the presence of ex-Seleka elements outside Bangui, their apparent mobilization in the north of the country, the threats by some of them to create a North Central African Republic and the statements of some Islamist groups about the fate of the country’s Muslims constitute a serious risk of conflict that could lead to the partition of the country and undermine its territorial integrity. The clashes between the anti-Balaka and ex-Seleka forces are confirmation that measures to disarm and demobilize those groups also remain a priority. 50. The resettlement of Muslims away from their places of residence or even outside the Central African Republic became an acute issue, in particular during the Independent Expert’s second visit. The question arose as to whether the Muslim populations should be allowed to leave their towns or the country on account of the threats to their safety and their physical integrity or whether they should be kept where they were, since, despite the protection of international forces, they could not leave without running the risk of being killed by the anti-Balaka. After much hesitation, the humanitarian actors chose the former option, accompanying convoys of Muslims to neighbouring countries or to other parts of the Central African Republic where they would feel safer. This humanitarian solution involves security risks, as was shown by the attack on a convoy on 28 April 2014. Muslims are also exposed to the risk of not being well received in their places of destination and of being unable to recover their property should they decide to return, not to mention the risk of de facto partition of the country. It is clearly impossible to prevent individuals from exercising their right to freedom of movement and to choose their place of residence, especially when they do not feel safe, but in view of the risks it would be wise to take into consideration the opinions of the persons concerned, to act on a case-by-case basis and, above all, to take all necessary measures to protect them if they decide to stay or to ensure the safety of humanitarian convoys. 51. Although noteworthy progress has been made in ensuring the right to education, with the reopening of schools in some locations, the economic situation, which continues to worsen, is likely to hinder that progress and significantly interfere with the enjoyment of other economic and social rights, especially during the rainy season. The prevailing insecurity makes it difficult for farmers to engage in agricultural or pastoral activities. If nothing is done to put an end to this situation and create the conditions for a strong agricultural recovery, the country could find itself facing a food crisis in the medium term. In this context, the enjoyment of the right to work and to satisfactory living conditions remains limited. 52. At the national level, implementation of the reconciliation strategy and action plan, presented by the Minister of Communication and National Reconciliation during the Independent Expert’s first visit, began with an attempt to include all communities. Local reconciliation initiatives have been launched in the interior, as in Bangassou, and there are pockets of social cohesion, albeit with very few resources, in Bangui, Boda, Mbaiki, Berbérati and Bozoum. Such strategies are important for analysing the root causes of the crisis and devising appropriate solutions. These initiatives, which deserve to be supported, strengthened and replicated, demand a response from the transitional authorities and all the political leaders, who should take advantage of the opportunity to undertake awareness-raising missions and 16 GE.14-03816