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1. “In reality, they were the determining factor for resolving the crisis and the conflict in their country. I am convinced that the daily, personal and collective investment of each Ivorian will make it possible to sustainably consolidate our hard-won peace.”

   2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source

2. “My appreciation also goes to all UNOCI civilian and uniformed personnel who have served our mission with professionalism, dedication and a deep sense of duty to fulfil our mandate. It has been a great honour for me to have collaborated with those women and men. I also thank the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes whose role in Cote d'Ivoire has been and will continue to be essential. I am also grateful to the regional, bilateral and multilateral partners whose contribution has enabled the United Nations to successfully close the chapter on peacekeeping in Cote d'Ivoire. Their unflagging support is key to consolidating lasting peacekeeping gains. Last but not least, I would like to express my deep gratitude and my great admiration for the people and the Government of Cote d'Ivoire at all levels - local, regional and national.”

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3. “The foundation of UNOCI's success is based on many pillars: African Union mediation, the Economic Community of West African States deployment of peacekeeping troops that later become peacekeepers, advocacy by women members of the civil society organizations of the Mano River Union, the parallel deployment of French forces and the commitment of bilateral and multilateral partners. Allow me to express my appreciation for the important role played by the Council in the return of peace to Cote d'Ivoire, including through the deployment of a peacekeeping mission. I salute the memory of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of UNOCI and express my gratitude to all troop- and police-contributing countries.”

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4. “The rapid reaction force established within UNOCI, with the potential to intervene in Liberia in support of mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia, is certainly one of the most progressive inter-agency cooperation initiatives in the history of United Nations peacekeeping. Where necessary, the Council has also been proactive in adjusting the successive mandates of UNOCI, based on regular assessments conducted by the Secretariat, in order to prevent the mission from bogging down. The third and final lesson that I draw from UNOCI's experience is that a United Nations peacekeeping mission is much more likely to succeed in a context where there is a coalition of international partners working to achieve the same goal of peace, essentially in a policy framework with enhanced and concerted accountability measures.”

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5. “There is no doubt that much remains to be done in order to meet all the remaining challenges, but Cote d'Ivoire has demonstrated its resolve to assume the responsibilities necessary for the country to return to its former position as the torchbearer of West Africa for peace, stability and economic prosperity. The second lesson relates to the leadership of the Council. I would point to the risks that the Council was able to take that led to the success of UNOCI, starting with the strong political mandate bestowed upon my predecessors and myself and supported by the trust of the Security Council. In addition, the Council has been very supportive of inter-mission cooperation, allowing us to maximize the strategic and operational interdependence of neighbouring peacekeeping missions.”

   2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source

6. “The liquidation process was conducted in strict compliance with the environmental standards set by the Secretariat. Some members of the Council have asked me what lessons I have learned from experience in Cote d'Ivoire that might be useful in other contexts in which peacekeeping missions are deployed. In that regard, I should like to highlight three essential lessons that I consider important to share. The first lesson I would like to address is the most important. A peacekeeping operation can achieve its objectives and withdraw from a country only in a context in which the Government is a determined partner deeply committed to assuming its responsibilities to the people it serves. No peacekeeping mission can substitute for national political will and national efforts to resolve the problems that led to the conflict.”

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7. “This process has not been without challenges when we consider the two-month liquidation period granted by the Council. I am pleased to inform the Council that, in spite of everything, we are keeping to the 30 June deadline of closing the mission. All uniformed personnel left Cote d'Ivoire in February. The gradual reduction of the civilian staff was completed in April, and today only a reduced team of eight civilians remain in the Mission's core and liquidation teams. ONUCI's FM. radio station was transferred to the Fe'lix Houphouet Boigny Foundation for Peace Research in Yamoussoukro. It is broadcasting today as the Radio of Peace. Of the 63 UNOCI sites, 61 have been returned to their respective owners. Most of the mission's equipment has been removed from our books and their final disposal or destruction is under way.”

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8. “Since the end of the post-electoral crisis in Cote d'Ivoire in 2011, significant progress has been made in all sectors. The political environment has improved, although much remains to be done, particularly in the areas of national reconciliation and social cohesion. The situations of human rights and transitional justice have progressed, albeit in an uneven and hesitant manner. Economic growth is continuing and steps need to be taken to ensure the equitable sharing of resources so that all sectors of society benefit from the dividends of peace. The security situation has greatly improved, but efforts have still to be made to establish responsible security forces that enjoy the trust of the population. In just four weeks, on 30 June, UNOCI's closure will be official.”

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9. “It is also imperative to ensure the full integration of ex-combatants into society. These incidents highlight, on the one hand, the threats posed by impunity within the armed forces and, on the other, the imperative of ending impunity for human rights violations committed during the post- election crisis by the two parties in conflict, as well as the need for impartial justice. However, the situation I have just described should not make us lose sight of the achievements of more than 14 years of peacekeeping made possible by bilateral, regional and international support. In April 2004, when UNOCI was deployed, C6te d'Ivoire was a country divided in two along a security zone policed by forces of the United Nations and the French. Violations of the ceasefire and serious Violations of human rights were recurrent.”

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10. “However, things have changed somewhat since the incidents that occurred in May. This time, the soldiers attacked civilians and certain political symbols. The recurrence of military movements confirms the residual challenges that remain to be met before we can consolidate the achievements of peacekeeping in Cote d'Ivoire. Those challenges were identified and documented in the special report of the Secretary-General of March 2016 (S/20l6/297), which recommended the closure of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), and in the Secretary-General's February report on Cote d'Ivoire (S/2017/89). It is urgent that the Government, with the support of its partners, improve discipline within the armed forces and implement the reforms provided for by the 2016-2020 Military Planning Law.”

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11. “On 22 and 23 May, demobilized ex-combatants of the Forces nouvelles, previously considered to be allies to the army, erected barricades and demonstrated in Bouake and other parts of the country, calling for financial compensation from the Government. Three ex-combatants were killed during the confrontation with the police. Those two movements totally paralysed economic activities, particularly in Bouake. During the incidents of 12 and 14 May, a large cache of weapons was discovered, thereby reviving, both internally and externally, a certain psychosis of armed violence. In February, I felt that the soldiers' movements did not threaten the institutions or stability of the country and did not wish to resort to violence because the claims put forth by the soldiers were merely financial. That assessment remains unchanged.”

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12. “Such commitment is positive for democracy in Cote d'Ivoire. In February, I told the Council that the security situation was generally stable despite the recurring movements of soldiers in January and February. Since my last briefing to the Council, similar movements took place on 12 and 14 May, when a faction of the Bouake- based armed forces, mostly former members of the Forces nouvelles de C6te d'Ivoire, claimed payment for its participation in the resolution of the 2010-2011 post-election crisis. Those disruptions have spread to several parts of the country, causing the death of one person and injuring more than 20.”

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13. “The Senate is being established. What is remarkable is that for the first time in C6te d'Ivoire's political history, the three main political parties * Rassemblement des republicains (RDR), the Parti democratique de Cote d'Ivoire and the Front populaire ivoirien (FPI) - all took part in and fielded candidates in the elections. It should be recalled that the legislative elections of 2000 were boycotted by the RDR and those of 2011 by the FPI. The latter boycott led to an increased presence of the RDR in the National Assembly, which gave an absolute majority to the ruling coalition of Rassemblement des houphouetistes pour la democratie et la paix. Although the FPI opposition party won only four seats of deputies in the elections in 2016, its leaders were clear on their intentions to fully play their roles as deputies.”

    2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source

14. “I would like to thank the members ofthe Security Council for giving me the opportunity to brief the Council, on behalf of the Secretary-General, on the most recent report on the situation in Cote d'Ivoire. Today is a historic one in relations between Cote d'Ivoire and the Security Council. It is historic because it marks the removal ofCote d'Ivoire from the Council's agenda. It is also historic because Cote d'Ivoire was elected as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for a two-year mandate, which will begin in January 2018. Let me warmly congratulate His Excellency Mr. Marcel Amon-Tanoh, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Cote d'Ivoire's election to the Security Council. Since I last briefed the Security Council in February (see S/PV.7880), a new Government has assumed power following legislative elections held in December 2016.”

    2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source

15. “Only then will the United Nations intervention in Cote d'Ivoire, through ONUCI, be a real success story. On all of those issues, the combined support of the Security Council, Member States, international partners and the United Nations country team remains essential to ensuring that Cote d'Ivoire is headed irrevocably towards sustainable peace and stability. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the troop- and police-contributing countries for supporting the United Nations in the service of peace and security. I commend UNOCI forces for their courage and commitment. They have played a crucial role in making that progress possible. Allow me also to pay tribute to the military and civilian personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in service to UNOCI.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

16. “Taken separately or together, all of those challenges will determine Cote d'Ivoire's trajectory towards lasting stability. The departure of UNOCI is imminent, and only four months away. Allow me to take this opportunity to convey my appreciation and admiration to the Ivorian people and the Government of C6te d'Ivoire for their firm commitment to moving away definitively from the past crisis to a future of peace and shared prosperity. I would also like to appeal to our partners to continue supporting the efforts of the Ivorian people, but above all to continue supporting - in the very short term - the implementation of the transition plan by financing the identified activities for the consolidation of the peacekeeping gains achieved by UNOCI during its 14 years in Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

17. “Economically, the country continues to surge forward with infrastructure works and increasing foreign direct investment. However, we must bear in mind that some challenges continue to require the attention and engagement of the people and the Government of Cote d'Ivoire and the support of their partners. In particular, national reconciliation must be actively pursued and transitional justice expedited; the security sector needs to be overhauled, pursuant to applicable laws; former combatants need to be sustainably reintegrated into society; and the economic, social and cultural rights of Ivorians must be promoted if we are to avoid civil servants from making untimely demands and carrying out crippling strikes and demonstrations.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

18. “The transfer of those priority functions to the Government, the United Nations country team and other partners is nearly complete. Meanwhile, we are on schedule for the definitive closure of UNOCI by 30 June. The civilian personnel have been scaled back gradually and, by the end of April only 159 will remain - of which 148 will work exclusively on the physical closure of the mission. The 61 civilian, military and police field offices will be fully closed by 15 February. The mission's assets are being liquidated, in accordance with the plan drafted and approved by Headquarters in New York. By that date, the majority of the mission's uniformed personnel will have left Cote d'Ivoire. Major political milestones have been reached with the successful holding of the referendum and legislative elections in a peaceful environment.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

19. “Since the adoption of resolution 2284 (2016), we have worked closely with the Government, the United Nations country team and key partners on the development of a transition plan for UNOCI, which was formally endorsed by stakeholders on 17 October 2016. It identifies residual priorities in six key areas: social cohesion; human rights; security sector reform; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, weapons management and civilian disarmament; defence, security and law enforcement; and communications, particularly the transfer of ONUCI FM. radio. I would like to praise the Ivorian Government for its tireless efforts to ensure that the transfer is carried out according to the recommendations of the United Nations. In that regard, the plan also identifies implementation partners and resource requirements.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

20. “In the past two years, the mission has supported the National Human Rights Commission for C6te d'Ivoire through institutional support and capacity-building at the national and local levels, aimed at improving the ability to monitor, investigate and report on human rights violations and abuses, pursuant to the country's legislation and international human rights treaties ratified by Cote d'Ivoire. The Commission will then be able to take over, among other things, the monitoring and the implementation of the joint United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI)-Forces arme'es de Cote d'Ivoire (FACI) mechanism, created on 24 August 2015, which seeks to enable swift action against any allegation of soldiers committing human rights.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

21. “It is therefore essential that the Government of Cote d'Ivoire continue to prioritize the reform of the security sector - military, gendarmerie and police - as well as the sustainable reintegration of former combatants into society, with support from its bilateral and multilateral partners. The security situation in Cote d'Ivoire remains stable. Its national security institutions have demonstrated their ability to effectively and even- handedly address latent security threats, both within and outside the country. Nevertheless, some challenges remain with regard to the proper equipping and financing of law enforcement agencies. Reported human rights violations have also decreased over the past five years.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

22. “The expeditious implementation of the 2015 Law on the Organization of the Defence Sector and the Armed Forces of Cote d'Ivoire, the 2016-2020 Military Planning Law and the 2016-2020 Domestic Security Planning Law must successfully and definitively address the grievances that were highlighted. The January mutiny mirrored that of 18 November 2014, in that the modus operandi was the same: the demands were similar; both situations were settled in the same way, through a negotiated agreement; and no soldier was disciplined for insubordination. The implementation of those laws are therefore integral to the transformation of the security sector, which, inter alia, must touch upon the themes of professionalism and responsibility.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

23. “The national police, gendarmerie and the armed forces of Cote d'Ivoire were able to effectively secure the referendum and legislative election despite certain limitations and challenges. Although it is true that some members of the armed forces revolted in January in protest over their salaries and living standards - and others from within the gendarmerie, corrections officers and firefighters tried to follow suit, making the same demands - those mutinies revealed that efforts must continue to be made to enhance soldiers' standards of living and to set up a professional army.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

24. “In that regard, in order to ensure Cote d'Ivoire's long-term stability, it is crucial that investigations be carried out swiftly and in full, if we are to create conditions in which all those who committed serious abuses or violations of human rights can be brought to justice, regardless of their political affiliation. On another front, the delays in prosecuting alleged perpetrators of sexual abuse and gender-based violence, and in providing care for their victims, despite preventive efforts in that connection over the past 10 years, remains a concern. The timely adjudication of such cases is critical to ensuring security and support for victims, who represent the most vulnerable elements of society - women and children.”

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25. “That is owed in part to the publication of the report of the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission - as was recommended by the Security Council in resolution 2226 (2015), and which is a major step forward for the national reconciliation process - and also to the upcoming establishment of the new Senate, which could speed up national reconciliation significantly. In addition to that, the Government has continued to compensate the victims of previous crises, unfreeze assets and restore occupied properties. In his New Year's address, President Ouattara also pardoned 2,942 detainees, including some who had been imprisoned after the post-electoral crisis. All of that has contributed to positive momentum. Nonetheless, the prosecution of those alleged to have committed crimes during the post-election period is still feeble.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

26. “The new Constitution, which launches a Third Republic, and the new, representative Parliament that resulted from inclusive elections afford C6te d'Ivoire an opportunity and impetus to fully consolidate the country's gains and establish long-term stability, particularly if efforts are made to ensure that the dividends of the economic recovery that has taken place since the post-election crisis of 2010 and 2011 reach the people and enable them to benefit fully from that growth. While national reconciliation is making much slower progress than the economic recovery, we are still seeing notable advances.”

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27. “A significant number also ran for office in the legislative elections, and although the number of seats held by women in the National Assembly decreased, despite the new Constitution's proclamation of gender parity, this bodes well for increased participation by women in future elections and public office, among other things. I would therefore like to pay tribute to the tireless efforts of the Government, the majority and opposition political parties, civil society, traditional, religious and community leaders and women's and youth groups.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

28. “As I did prior to the presidential election of October 2015, in the period leading up to the constitutional referendum and the legislative elections I used my good offices to encourage the various stakeholders to maintain an orderly environment conducive to the election campaigns, which they did. In particular, the women of Cote d'Ivoire took an active part in the promotion and implementation of a non-partisan approach to matters of national interest. Between the 2015 presidential election and the referendum and legislative elections of 2015, they participated actively in debates on social, economic, security and political issues.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

29. “The validation of the final results by the Constitutional Council was carried out in a peaceful, orderly atmosphere. All of the observer missions - national, regional and international - agreed that the results of the vote reflected the will of the electorate and that the organization of the referendum and election was transparent and trustworthy. I would like take this opportunity to once again commend the people of Cote d'Ivoire for their determination to maintain a peaceful atmosphere throughout the process; the national authorities, including the Independent Electoral Commission, for organizing both elections without major incident; and, lastly, the security forces for doing their part to secure the electoral process coolly and efficiently.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

30. “I would like to thank you and the members of the Security Council, Mr. President, for this opportunity to present the latest report (8/2017/89) of the Secretary-General on the situation in Cote d'Ivoire and to brief the Council on recent major developments in the country. Since the previous time I briefed the Council (see S/PV.7601), a little more than a year ago, Cote d'Ivoire has once again passed a test in its holding of democratic elections, including a constitutional referendum on 30 October 2016 and elections to the legislature on 18 December. Despite a few protests in the run-up to the referendum and some problems at various polling stations during the legislative elections, the people of Cote d'Ivoire voted peacefully and calmly.”

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source

31. “In all of these issues, the combined support of the Security Council, Member States, international and regional partners, and the United Nations system remains essential to the Cote D'Ivoire's ability to complete all these key processes without delay. I thank the Security Council once again for its invaluable support to the implementation of the UNOCI mandate.”

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32. “The ongoing national reconciliation process; the strengthening of the security sector, in particular the reform of the army and the police; the sustainable reinsertion and reintegration of former combatants; and improvements in the human rights situation and in transitional justice are all key challenges facing Cote d'Ivoire on the path to durable stability, as is the holding of legislative elections in December. The Ivorian institutions will have the complex task of organizing and securing an electoral process involving hundreds of candidates all over the country. These elections are crucial, and should involve the full political spectrum in Cote d'Ivoire, as they will be an opportunity for the opposition to participate and secure seats in the National Assembly in the context of a vibrant democracy.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

33. “Taking into account the successful conduct of the 2015 presidential election, the improving security situation on the ground and the growing capacity of the Government of Cete d'Ivoire to ensure security in the country, UNOCI is ready to implement the provisions of paragraph 65 of the Secretary-General's report of 15 May 2014 (S/2014/342). This will entail the further reduction of the UNOCI force to slightly fewer than 4,000 troops by 31 March. A strategic review team will deploy in February for the purpose of developing recommendations on the further downsizing of UNOCI military and police, and the future of the mission, as requested by the Council. Challenges remain in C6te d'Ivoire, notwithstanding the successful holding of the presidential election and the improving security situation on the ground.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

34. “Humanitarian corridors were also opened on 18 and 22 December 2015 to allow for the voluntary repatriation of Ivorian refugees from Liberia, facilitated by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Liberia, Mr. Zarif, and I witnessed the departure and arrival of refugees on 18 December 2015. Pursuant to resolution 2226 (2015), the authorized strength of the UNOCI military component stands at 5,437, and that of the police at 1,500.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

35. “Threats of cross-border attacks remain, particularly along the Liberian border, where the most recent attack on two FRCI posts on 2 December resulted in the deaths of seven FRCI soldiers and injuries to four assailants, and along the Ghanaian border, where an attack on a FRCI post on 27 December resulted in two arrests but no casualties. The Ivorian Government is increasingly capable of addressing immediate and latent security threats, domestic and external alike. Its effectiveness, however, hinges on the adequate equipping and resourcing of the police, the security forces and the army. The land border between Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia remains closed as a precaution against the Ebola virus disease, but information-sharing between the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and UNOCI has continued.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

36. “During the electoral period, no serious security incidents were reported by the population or the candidates. However, armed robberies and banditry, as well as threats ofterrorist attacks, remain a challenge. An attack claimed by the terrorist group Ansar Dine in southern Mali, close to the border with Cote D'Ivoire, prompted the Government to deploy its security forces along the border with Mali. In that regard, UNOCI deployed its quick-reaction force in June and July to support the military operation undertaken by the Forces republicaines de C6te d'Ivoire (FRCI) along the border.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

37. “This legislation is an important step towards the transformation of the security sector, in particular the professionalization and accountability of the army. Furthermore, efforts to gradually reduce the gender gap and to restore the confidence of the population must be maintained. The Government of C6te d'Ivoire has completed its disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, as it had planned. However, the continued support of C6te d'Ivoire's bilateral and multilateral partners will be necessary to support reinsertion programmes for the residual caseload of combatants, with a view to translating reinsertion into long-term reintegration. The security situation in Cote d'Ivoire remains stable, with violent crimes still on the downward trend since the Secretary-General issued his last report (S/2015/320).”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

38. “A great deal of effort has gone into the prevention of sexual- and gender-based violence and support for victims, but the prosecution of alleged perpetrators remains hesitant. The strengthening of the judicial system to properly address such cases in a timely manner is critical if such behaviour is to be curbed for good. Ensuring security throughout the national territory during the electoral process was a test for the Ivorian security forces. Despite some shortcomings, the national police, endarmerie and armed forces met the challenge. To maintain this momentum, it is important that the law on the organization of the defence sector and the armed forces of Cote d'Ivoire, adopted by the National Assembly on 9 March, be promulgated.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

39. “I urge the Government to complete the investigations of the Special Investigation and Examination Cell so as to create the conditions to prosecute all those alleged to have committed serious abuses and violations of human rights, regardless of their political affiliation. I note the growing participation ofwomen in public forums and seminars, whether as representatives of their political parties or in order to voice their concerns on matters of national interest. This trend augurs well for the increased participation of women in future elections and ultimately in decision-making positions. I note the Government's intention to make women's empowerment a priority during the President's second term.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

40. “Without losing time, on 7 December 2015 President Ouattara began his consultation on the subject with the executive committee of the chamber of traditional kings and chiefs of Cote D'Ivoire, and met with religious leaders and representatives of the National Commission for Reconciliation and Compensation of Victims in Cote d'Ivoire. Further to these consultations, President Ouattara granted presidential pardon to 3,100 prisoners, including some from the post-electoral crisis. Progress in the prosecution of alleged perpetrators of crimes committed during the post-electoral crisis remains slow.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

41. “The implementation of the mission mandate and my good offices through dedicated forums enabled us to engage civil society, traditional, religious and community leaders, youth groups and women's associations in working tirelessly to ensure an atmosphere conducive to a free and democratic presidential election. Cote d'Ivoire is now the second-largest economy in West Africa, which represents a remarkable recovery. It is now hoped that the people of Cote d'Ivoire will fully enjoy the dividends of the economic growth. National reconciliation, however, lags behind economic recovery. In this regard, I welcome President Ouattara's statement in which he indicated his determination to make national reconciliation a priority of his second term.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

42. “I would like to take this opportunity to once again commend the efforts of the Independent Electoral Commission to ensure that the election was held without any major problems, and to thank all of Cote d'Ivoire's bilateral and multilateral partners for their technical, financial and logistical support. In the run-up to the presidential election of 25 October, through my good offices, the Government and the opposition parties resumed a productive dialogue, which helped to ensure an environment conducive to the holding of a peaceful election. In that regard, I would like to commend the Government for its efforts to respond to the opposition's demands ahead of the election.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

43. “The voting, conducted in an atmosphere of calm, has given the people of Cote d'Ivoire the opportunity to definitively turn the page on the previous political crisis, begin a new chapter in their country's history and consolidate the progress they have made towards long-term stability. Despite the withdrawal of three candidates and the arrest and detention of several persons for organizing unauthorized political gatherings and demonstrations, the national authorities, including the security forces, proved that they were capable of taking charge of the organization and safeguarding of the voting process.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

44. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to brief the Council today on the report of the Secretary- General on the situation in cote d'Ivoire (S/2015/940) and to inform it about major recent developments in the country, including the presidential election of 25 October 2015 and the challenges that remain to be addressed. Since the last time I briefed the Council (see S/PV.7459), Cote d'Ivoire has dealt with a huge challenge - the holding of a presidential election. The people of Cote d'Ivoire voted peacefully and re-elected President Alassane Ouattara to a second term.”

    2016-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7601 (2016) · source

45. “The creation of a peaceful and enabling environment in the lead-up to, during and after the presidential elections will also require advancing the level of political dialogue in the areas of the disarmament process, security sector reform, justice, reparations for victims and the return of refugees. In that regard, the combined support of the Security Council, Member States, international and regional partners, the United Nations and its team in Cote d'Ivoire remain essential to ensure that Cote d'Ivoire can move forward towards the finalization of all of those key processes. I would once again like to thank the Council for its invaluable support and its very useful guidelines for implementing the UNOCI mandate.”

    2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source

46. “The more mobile, agile and flexible posture, which today characterizes the force, has already demonstrated in its effectiveness and enabled us to respond in a timely way to threats against civilians like those seen in recent months in the western border areas. On the eve of the renewal of the UNOCI mandate, I am confident and optimistic about the future of Cote d'Ivoire. However, we must remain vigilant. In a few months, Cote d'Ivoire will organize the very first elections following those of 2010. They will be decisive for the country. The renewal of the UNOCI mandate at this crucial juncture will be important to again demonstrate the desire of the international community to consolidate the achievements and assist the country in turning a page after the 2010 post-election crisis.”

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47. “Concerning the UNOCI force and police, pursuant to resolution 2162 (2014), UNOCI will reduce its military strength to 5,430 troops and its police component to 1,500 personnel. The operational capability of the force has been enhanced by the 650-strong quick response force, which is now fully operational and which will enable us to assist UNMIL in the implementation of its mandate and to respond to any emergency situations in Liberia. As a result, with the aid of our aviation assets, we are now able to deploy 100 troops anywhere within Cote d'Ivoire within 12 hours. I would like to take this opportunity to convey my appreciation to the members of the Council for the support they have lent us in finalizing the establishment of the quick response force as required pursuant to the mandate.”

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48. “Demonstrations and strikes have also been organized by university lecturers, schoolteachers and public health workers, as well as by students, during the reporting period. Negotiations between the trade unions and the Government led to a cessation of strikes. During the quadripartite meeting on 10 March - between the Governments of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia, UNOCI and the United Nations Mission in Liberia both Governments acknowledged improvements in the security situation on the border. Bilateral cooperation has been strengthened with the resumption of quadripartite and tripartite meetings. Now that Liberia has been declared Ebola-free, borders have been reopened, which has promoted cross-border activities.”

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49. “Support will be needed beyond the closure of the DDR programme in June, as a significant number of former combatants will still be in the process of reintegration, which is expected to continue until January 2016. UNOCI will continue to provide technical and programmatic support to the Authority on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration in order to formulate a viable road map for pro-post June 2015 activities. The security situation has remained stable with an overall downward trend in criminal activities. No major incidents have been reported since my last briefing to the Council (see S/PV.7358). Having said that, armed robberies and banditry continue to pose a security challenge for the country.”

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50. “With the presidential elections approaching, however, the lack of equipment among Ivoirian law enforcement and security institutions responsible for maintaining public order is a matter of some concern, as calls into question their operational capability to control crowds in a democratically appropriate manner. The Government of Cote d'Ivoire has set 30 June as the deadline for completing the process to disarm 64,000 former combatants. Both the Government and UNOCI have intensified awareness-raising activities, and the number of former combatants enrolled in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process has increased significantly in recent months.”

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