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Mindaoudou

lines on the record: 109
first: 2014-01-27
most recent: 2017-06-02
sittings or episodes: 7
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“I hope that those issues will be concretely addressed in the implementation of the national strategy on gender- based violence. As for security, the Government has made headway in addressing outstanding grievances by FRCI elements following their protests in November 2014. It has constructed barracks and paid salaries retroactively. As for reforms, the National Assembly adopted the law on the organization of the national defence and the Ivoirian armed forces on 9 March. This is an important step towards the professionalization of the FRCI and building public trust in national defence institutions. UNOCI will continue to support the Government in its implementation of the necessary reforms. I commend the Government's continued efforts to improve the gender balance in the Gendamerie, with the inclusion of female trainees.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“The first mechanism to enhance gender parity in all State institutions, the National Council for Women, has been launched. This development is a very timely one during this electoral year, as the Council could play a key role in encouraging greater participation by women at all levels of decision-making, including in politics. I also commend the work carried out by the committee of national experts on conflict-related sexual violence, which, with the Forces re'publicaines de Cote d'Ivoire (FRCI), has continued its activities to raise awareness of human rights and international humanitarian law. However, I remain concerned about frequent reports of gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices, such as female genital mutilation.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“The Commmision's executive body, the National Programme for Social Cohesion, will implement the reparations process. It will be important for it to ensure that the compensation of victims is an inclusive process. With regard to the fight against impunity, perceptions of one-sided justice remain a topic of discussion among Ivoirians, even though investigations into serious crimes committed during the 2010-2011 post-election crisis are currently being undertaken by the Special Investigation and Examination Cell. I encourage the Government of Cote d'Ivoire to continue and complete its investigations so as to bring to justice all those who have been recognized as being guilty of human rights violations and abuses, regardless of their political affiliation, as that will greatly contribute to healing past wounds and fostering reconciliation.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“As Head of the United Nations system in Cote d'Ivoire, I have ensured enhanced coordination with international partners and the Independent Electoral Commission as part of United Nations support to the Government in terms of the electoral process. The process to provide reparations to victims of the 2010-2011 post-election crisis has been launched. The Government has also started to implement some of the key recommendations set out in the final document of the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, even though that report was not published. On 24 March, the Government announced the establishment of the National Commission for the Reconciliation and Compensation of Victims, which aims to register all unlisted victims of the successive crises in Cote d'Ivoire since 1990.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“To that end, initiatives to promote social cohesion and reconciliation, as well as peacebuilding initiatives in the various regions that have been supported by the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the United Nations country team, have been instrumental. For Cote d'Ivoire, the October presidential election is an important milestone in terms of consolidating the achievements of recent years. In preparations for that election, the electoral code was an amended and adopted on 2 April. Voter registration in over 2,000 centres was launched on 1 June, and should be finalized by 30 June. The final voter list should be ready by 31 August.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“For instance, the Front populaire ivoirien and the Parti democratique de Cote d'Ivoire are experiencing a period of instability. Nonetheless, divergent viewpoints and political positions are mostly being expressed peacefully. I hope that that peaceful expression will continue because it is something that should mark any political process. In the exercise of my good offices mandate, I have attempted to persuade the Government and the political parties towards dialogue. I have also used my mandate to encourage people to support the efforts by the authorities to foster peace and stability throughout the country.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“The Government and the opposition political parties also decided to hold monthly meetings until the elections. It should be mentioned here that progress achieved in the political dialogue has helped to improve the security situation and foster stability in cote d'Ivoire. The efforts by the Government and the opposition parties to maintain constructive dialogue are to be welcomed. It is important that this dialogue continues in order to create and sustain an environment conducive to holding a free and fair election. However, certain political stakeholders are still tempted to use inflammatory rhetoric. They must continue to be encouraged to act responsibly and comply fully with the law throughout the electoral period. Political posturing ahead of the upcoming presidential election has resulted in the reconfiguration of the political scene.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“However, some fringe radicals among the opposition are increasingly advocating for public demonstrations. Political dialogue between the Government and the opposition is progressing. During the talks on 29 January, concrete measures were taken to fund, on an exceptional basis, the opposition political parties that do not hold seats in the National Assembly. Political dialogue between the Government and the political opposition resumed on 26 May after a break of four months. Sixteen opposition political parties participated and discussions focused on important topics, including, in particular, the need to foster a calm political environment, creating conditions to support a credible electoral process, the return of exiles and the release of prisoners.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to brief the Council today on the report of the Secretary- General on the situation in cote d'Ivoire (8/2015/320), dated 7 May 2015, and to provide an update on major recent developments in the country, including those relating to the preparations for the presidential elections in October. Four months from now, the people of Cote d'Ivoire will go to the polls to choose their next president in an environment very different from that of 2010. Much has been accomplished since the election of October 2010. The country's stability is gradually improving. The economy is growing and the people have been able to get on with their lives in a peaceful environment. While political disagreements remain, a national consensus on constructive dialogue continues to strengthen.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“For that, the continued support of the Security Council, Member States and international and regional partners remains essential.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“At my request, the troops now train regularly, including with live ammunition, in order to be better prepared for every eventuality. UNOCI's operational flexibility will further increase with the deployment of its rapid reaction force of 650 troops, which will be operational in May. Regarding the general outlook, as the Council is aware, Cote d'Ivoire is entering an election year. Creating an environment conducive to holding free, democratic and fair elections will depend upon the progress that has to be made in the areas of electoral reforms, maintaining a political dialogue, DDR, security-sector reform and justice. Cote d'Ivoire still needs support if it is to build on the gains made so far and complete the important process it is engaged in.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“However, while combating Ebola remains a priority, it will be important to implement a humanitarian strategy for the period 2014-2015. More internal resources must be mobilized in order to support residual humanitarian needs, resettle people displaced from Mont Peko and implement a national strategy for natural risk reduction. As outlined in resolution 2162 (2014), the drawdown of UNOCI's strength began on 1 December with a reduction of 840 troops. The current strength of 6,300 troops will be reduced to 5,437 in June. After a comprehensive restructuring and review of its concept of operations, the military and police components of UNOCI are now much more mobile and visible. They are much more capable of meeting the people's needs and ensuring the protection of civilians and the security of United Nations personnel.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“The attacks demonstrate both the importance of making progress in the political process and how vital it is that cote d'Ivoire establish a professional security force capable of protecting its people. So far there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in Cote d'Ivoire. The epidemic in West Africa has nonetheless affected refugee returns and prevented Ivorian and Liberian security forces from conducting the joint activities they used to undertake on the borders. It has also temporarily halted inter-mission cooperation between UNOCI and the United Nations Mission in Liberia. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the Government and the private sector for their efforts, which, with the support of donors and the United Nations, have enabled them to respond effectively to the epidemic in terms of preparedness and prevention.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“Although the security situation has improved significantly since my last briefing to the Council (see S/PV.7197), armed robbery, banditry and other criminal activities continue to pose security challenges throughout the country. I am happy to note, however, that we have seen a slight decrease in inter-community conflicts, particularly those involving undisciplined members of the Forces re'publicaines de Cote d'Ivoire, former combatants and dozo. On 10 January, after more than six months of calm in the areas bordering Liberia, there were two attacks on security force posts in western Cote d'Ivoire, in which two soldiers lost their lives and 1,600 people were displaced from the area. UNOCI's forces immediately intervened to protect civilians and provide support to the national security forces.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“UNOCI will continue to support and encourage the Government in completing the necessary reforms. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process is making satisfactory progress. However, it still needs work before we can declare mission accomplished. In fact - as the Authority for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration has said - after June 2015, the target date set by the Ivorian authorities for the end of the DDR process, there will still be a surplus ofabout 14,000 former combatants who will have to be rehabilitated and reintegrated. UNOCI will continue to support the Authority, in cooperation with its international partners, in order to ensure the speedy and effective completion of the DDR process.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“It was to meet these concerns, among other things, that the political dialogue between the Government and the opposition resumed on 29 December 2014. Coordinated demonstrations organized by the Forces republicaines de Cote d'Ivoire throughout the country illustrate, in case there was any doubt, one of remaining challenges to achieving effective and integrated security sector reform. A comprehensive security sector reform process is essential to ensuring that Cote d'Ivoire's security institutions are not only a constructive force in guaranteeing stability and security of the country, but also a tool to maintain democratic gains. The security forces must meet the necessary professional and ethical standards and norms. This is crucial to strengthening the confidence of the civilian population in their security institutions.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“On 1 December 2014, some 150 people close to former President Laurent Gbagbo detained in the Abidjan Detention and Correction Centre for alleged crimes during the post-electoral crisis, began a hunger strike to denounce the conditions and duration of their detention without any ruling on the matter. On 25 December, I went to the prison to meet these detainees, who agreed to suspend their hunger strike the same day. I indicated to the national authorities the urgent need to accelerate the legal proceedings so as to ensure the impartial handling of the situation of all those accused of human rights violations and abuse committed during the post-electoral period, without consideration of their political affiliations. That would also contribute to advancing and strengthening national reconciliation and political dialogue.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“Furthermore, we must step up our efforts to ensure that the perpetrators of human rights violations, including sexual crimes, are prosecuted and brought to justice, particularly when the suspects are uniformed officials. With regard to acts of sexual violence, I am pleased to note that a committee of national experts on conflict-related sexual violence was established on 21 July 2014. Moreover, the Forces republicaines de Cote d'Ivoire have undertaken an awareness-raising campaign for its troops on this important issue. UNOCI is providing technical support to the committee of national experts on conflict-related sexual violence and continues to encourage the authorities to adopt a zero- tolerance policy on issues of sexual violence.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“The report is currently before the President of the Republic, who has also made $20 million available for reparations for the victims in 2015. He has also sought the support of partners in supporting the Government's efforts to ensure the timely implementation of the process. I began my statement by expressing my optimism for Cote d'Ivoire. However, while we have cause for satisfaction, progress still needs to be made in several areas. We must remain vigilant and determined to ensure that the hard-won gains that have helped to promote stability and prosperity in the country are irreversible. The fight against impunity, an essential factor for national reconciliation in Cote d'Ivoire, is proceeding slowly.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“In addition, the Mission will continue its close engagement with the Government to ensure that the necessary security measures are in place to guarantee the conduct of peaceful and secure elections. ONUCI FM. radio will also continue its efforts to sensitize the larger public on democratic values and to advance peace education. (Spoke in French) The Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed its three-year mandate and submitted its final report to the President of the Republic on 16 December 2014. The report provides details on the events that occurred during the most recent crisis; an analysis of the root causes of conflict; recommendations in the area of political, administrative and institutional reforms; and proposals for ensuring reparations for the victims and the duty to remember.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“These measures were, inter alia, reducing the number of arms in the hands of non-State actors, impartial treatment for all alleged perpetrators of the 2010 post-election violence; compensation for victims, the return of those living in exile; impartial justice, the release or trials of detainees linked to the 2010 post-electoral crisis, and the updating of electoral lists. These are important concerns that shall be fully engaged. UNOCI will continue to work closely with all concerned actors to ensure the conduct of a transparent and inclusive election. We will also continue to engage with international partners to ensure coordinated support to the work of the Commission.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“With the support of international partners, I hosted a consultative platform at the headquarters of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) in Abidjan, on 18 and 19 December 2014, aimed at enhancing dialogue among a wide spectrum of political actors. This was an important opportunity to constructively engage on ways to ensure the conduct of successful elections. All participants, representing 23 different political parties and civil society organizations, agreed that certain measures were warranted to address the shortfalls of the 2010 elections.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“The Government is committed to finding concrete solutions to all the concerns raised by the FPI. A new Independent Electoral Commission comprised of 17 commissioners, four of whom are women, was inaugurated on 11 August 2014. The Commission, with the participation of the opposition, has initiated its work and is moving forward in implementing its mandate. With presidential elections on the horizon, political positioning and pre-campaign activities have begun. So far, eight personalities across the political spectrum have announced their intention to run for the presidency next October.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“As noted in the report before the Council, President Ouattara and his Government continue to take steps towards consolidating national cohesion and reconciliation. Concrete measures have been taken, including the release on bail of some 300 persons detained in connection with the post-election crisis, the unfreezing of bank accounts, the return to their legal owners of illegally occupied properties, and the reintegration into public service of those associated with the former regime. A significant number of Ivorians affiliated with the former regime, including former top officials, have also returned to the country. Political dialogue with the former ruling party, the Front populaire ivoirien (FPI), which had stalled since 22 May 2014, resumed on 29 December 2014, and has been reinvigorated.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“Ms. Mindaoudou: I thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to speak before the Council in order to present the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Cote d'Ivoire (8/2014/892), dated 12 December 2014, and to provide an update on recent developments in the country. I am optimistic for Cote d'Ivoire. During the past six months, Cote d'Ivoire has continued to make important progress towards sustainable peace and sustained economic recovery. The completion of several important infrastructure projects, as well as the return to Abidjan of the headquarters of the African Development Bank and the successful organization of several regional and international events in the country, are an indication of the confidence of the international community in Cote d'Ivoire's recovery and potential.”
2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source
“The Council, the Secretariat, UNOCI, our troops and troop- and police-contributing countries and the United Nations country team all work closely with the people and Government of Cote d'Ivoire, and we support them in their efforts to build a lasting peace.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“The objective is to prepare them to resume their traditional role of policing and strengthening the rule of law in C6te d'Ivoire. One of UNOCI's main concerns remains the restoration of confidence between the Ivorian people and the security forces in order to achieve a lasting peace. To achieve that goal, the security forces must meet standard norms in terms of professionalism and ethics. Our police forces will continue to provide second-string support to national law enforcement, which is a particularly important role in some areas of the country where there is no military presence, and during the electoral period. Peacekeeping is a unique partnership, a collaborative effort for the cause of peace. I would like to conclude by expressing my sincere gratitude for the effective partnership that we have established.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“The key to implementing the new concept of operations will be the creation, within UNOCI, of a quick-reaction force that will help us to bridge the gap in some areas of the country where there is no permanent military presence. Mobility, including the ability to deploy helicopter elements, is essential to the success of that project. In May, UNOCI organized a series of military exercises designed to develop the capacity to respond within 12 hours to any emergency situation anywhere in cote d'Ivoire. In addition, the United Nations police is working closely with national partners to find ways to support the development of key strategic priorities such as security checks, training and mentoring for the national police and gendarmerie.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“However, we are aware that the upcoming elections in 2015 will be an important step for the country and will be conducted in a sensitive environment. It is therefore important, as recommended by the Secretary-General, to adopt a cautious approach with respect to the upcoming force reduction. However, we are striving to do more with less and believe, therefore, that it will be entirely possible to implement our mandate while further reducing the number of troops by 1,100. Our vision regarding the use of our uniformed personnel during the election period is based on a new concept of mobility for operations, which is aimed at strengthening the capacity of our combat forces.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“We also encourage the implementation of the transborder security strategy developed by the Mano River Union and endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States. UNOCI has restructured its military component and has consolidated its presence in the west and other high- risk areas, in accordance with the Security Council's request. Since the end of December 2013, national security institutions are now entirely responsible for the security of senior Government officials and other political figures. At the end of May, we completed the withdrawal of 1,700 troops, pursuant to resolution 2112 (2013). Those reductions in military personnel were possible because of the significant progress made, which we welcome.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“We are on the verge of finalizing a new strategic framework. Among our priorities, and in order to support our respective national partners, we are looking at how we can contribute to the strengthening of national capacities to better secure the borders. Strengthening security cooperation between the two Governments has contributed significantly to improving security in the border areas. In that regard, it is equally important to encourage the efforts made to empower local communities and include traditional leaders, youth and women in initiatives designed to promote stability, in the light of the close family and historical ties between the peoples living on both sides of the border.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“I am proud to say that our troops have responded with bravery, even when they were directly exposed to enemy fire, which shows their strong commitment to protecting civilians. We are investigating the attack to determine if its perpetrators had crossed the Liberian border to enter into Ivorian territory. It is important to learn more about the identity of the attackers and their motives in order to prevent such attacks in the future. Our initial assessment is that such attacks highlight, on the one hand, the need to make further progress in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and, on the other hand, the importance for Cote d'Ivoire to have professional security forces capable of better protecting civilian populations. We are also working with the United Nations Mission in Liberia to strengthen our cooperation.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“With additional support from other partners, the Government should be able to achieve the goal of concluding the process of inclusive disarmament by offering all ex- combatants opportunities for sustainable reintegration before the 2015 elections. After a year marked by a general calm in the border areas with Liberia, there were two attacks against Forces republicaines de Cote d'Ivoire positions in western Cote d'Ivoire. During the last attack, the assailants expelled the FRCI from a village called Fete, exposing the population to unspeakable brutality. United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) troops intervened immediately, exchanged gunfire with the attackers, ousted them from the village and released the people. By that time, the attackers had already killed and maimed three soldiers and 10 civilians, including two children.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“Restoring public security throughout the country, which is an immediate priority, requires significant advances in the field of professionalizing defence and security forces through reforms designed to increase their legitimacy and effectiveness while including the participation of women in security institutions. President Ouattara has set his Government the ambitious goal of disarming all ex-combatants before the end of June 2015. There has been significant progress; to date, 30,000 of the 70,000 ex-combatants identified have received support from the Government or the United Nations for their reintegration.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“At the same time, there is a strong commitment on the part of the highest authorities of the Government to promoting security sector reform. However, some people's lack of confidence in the national security institutions limits the possibilities of effective democratic control of the sector, which is a threat to the country's consolidation of stability. In several areas, dozos, who are traditional hunters, perform security tasks and have, on many occasions, committed acts of violations of human rights. The Government continues to encourage dozos to return to their traditional activities and is working to establish an appropriate legal framework for the management of the issue.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“Although the security situation has improved considerably since 2011, armed robberies, banditry and other criminal activities continue to contribute to instability throughout the country. Significant challenges remain in the west of the country, where some people still have claims in the areas of land tenure and nationality, which are issues related to the root causes of the Ivorian crisis. The national police and gendarmerie are not sufficiently deployed or do not have the equipment necessary to maintain order and enforce the law in many communities in the west of the country. Some FRCI personnel responsible for ensuring security in those areas have marred their legitimacy after acts of extortion and armed robbery that were committed against the very people they were supposed to protect.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“Promoting a culture of respect for human rights is essential for the success of the national reconciliation process. That requires immediate measures aimed at ending impunity by bringing to justice perpetrators of violations of human rights, regardless of their political affiliation. Important steps have been made in that direction, with, for example, the extension and strengthening of the mandate of the special unit responsible for investigating post-election violence in a fair and impartial manner. There are still challenges, however, and the Government continues to work on them, in particular justice, dozos and the Forces republicaines de Cote d'Ivoire.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“On 20 May, the National Assembly adopted a draft law amending the composition of the Independent Electoral Commission, which will now have 17 commissioners who will represent the President of the Republic, the President of the National Assembly, the ruling coalition, the political opposition and civil society. It is important to note that the members of the Independent Electoral Commission themselves will elect the President of the Commission. Several opposition parties have expressed reservations about the composition of the Independent Electoral Commission, and, in the context of the continuation of this process, it is important that all parties work together to agree on the rules and operating procedures of the body as well as other necessary measures to ensure the transparent and inclusive nature of the electoral process.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“Formal dialogue between the Government and the FPI was resumed on 22 May. That resumption of dialogue was followed by the publication of a joint statement in which the Government announced the provisional release of 150 people close to the former regime. Although the resumption of dialogue is a very positive development, some human rights defence organizations expressed concern that the decision to release those detainees following political discussions could indicate a lack of separation between executive and judiciary powers. The presidential election in October 2015 is on the horizon, and the political environment is fluid. Four figures, including President Ouattara, have announced their candidacies, and the process of establishing a legal framework for the election is ongoing.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“As the report before the Council underscores, in April the Front populaire ivoirien stopped taking part in the dialogue with the Government, invoking the decision of the authorities to transfer the leader of the Young Patriots, Charles Ble Goude, to the International Criminal Court at The Hague. The FPI has also called on its militants to no longer participate in the national processes, such as the public hearings of the the Commission on Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation and the population census currently under way. That said, I am pleased to report that significant progress has been made in the political dialogue, including in the discussions to identify and to draw up, by mutual agreement among the parties, a list of the associates of the former regime in detention and the bank accounts that are still frozen.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“At his request, several hundred people who left voluntarily, including senior officials of the Government of former President Laurent Gbagbo, have returned to C6te d'Ivoire, The Government of President Ouattara also continues to implement significant actions to reduce tensions with the former ruling party, the Front populaire ivoirien (FPI), by granting bail to those still detained and by unfreezing the bank accounts of associates of the former regime. In addition, a number of homes belonging to those associated with the former President and occupied by the Forces republicaines de Cote d'Ivoire (FRCI) since the post-election crisis, have been abandoned and returned to their owners. The process of strengthening the dialogue between the Government and the political opposition faces a number of challenges.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“As the report before the Council underscores, the reconciliation process has gained new momentum with the extension of the mandate of the Commission on Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation in February. The Commission has continued its public hearings throughout the country so as to hear approximately 60,000 people before its mandate expires in September. The expectations for the Commission, which will make recommendations to the Government on compensation and other measures for the victims of the crisis in order to promote the reconciliation process, are immense. In the context of the ongoing efforts to strengthen reconciliation and national cohesion, President Ouattara continues to reach out to those associated with the former regime, stressing that every Ivorian has a positive role to play in the country's future.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“I would like thank the Council for this opportunity to speak before the Security Council this morning in order to present the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Cote d'Ivoire (S/2014/342), dated 15 May, and to provide an update on recent developments in the country. Cote d'Ivoire has started on the path towards sustainable stability. The economic growth rate is significant. The infrastructure is rapidly developing and private investment, attracted by a very favourable business environment and encouraged by the Government of President Alassane Ouattara, is increasing. Thanks to those positive economic developments and the increase in the minimum wage, the Ivorian people are beginning to share the dividends of peace.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“It is equally important that the United Nations be fully equipped to continue to fulfil its responsibility in supporting the Government's efforts to stabilize the security situation, protect civilians, strengthen State authority and promote reconciliation. I wish to thank the Council for its continued support for our collective effort in support of the people and Government of C6te d'Ivoire as they stride towards sustainable stability.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7102 (2014) · source
“That is particularly important as there has been a recent resurgence of hate speech in some media outlets. The international community cannot allow for such a trend to take root or to be tolerated as that was one of the triggers of the 2010 crisis. In that regard, I am engaging closely with political, religious and community leaders, who have an important role to play in defusing tension and condemning such behaviour. The continued support of the Security Council, Member States and international and regional partners remains essential in order to enable the country to overcome the numerous challenges, particularly with regard to security, national cohesion and genuine political dialogue.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7102 (2014) · source
“Going forward, that is what we will be prioritizing in cote d'Ivoire, working closely with the Government. Looking ahead, as Cote d'Ivoire and many of its neighbours in the West African region move towards presidential elections in 2015, it is important to work now to put in place the conditions for an environment conducive to peaceful elections. In that regard, considerable progress will be needed in key areas, notably with regard to electoral reforms, disarmament and security sector reform. cote d'Ivoire will continue to need support in consolidating the gains achieved to date. It is essential to continue to press upon the Ivorian leaders the need to preserve the gains made so far and to engage in dialogue in a spirit ofmutual accommodation, in particular in the preparation of the election in 2015.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7102 (2014) · source
“The preliminary results of that exercise are provided as an annex to the report before the Council. However. I wish to underscore two points raised by the Secretary-General in his report. First, the resource constraints facing the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes in a stabilizing context such as that of C6te d'Ivoire have put severe limits on the capacity of those bodies to assume additional tasks. Many agencies have been forced to close or limit their operations in Cote d'Ivoire owing to more pressing challenges elsewhere in the world. Secondly, more fundamental is the importance of ensuring that peacekeeping transitions, both security and civilian, in any country underscore the primary goal and objective of handing over any residual peacekeeping tasks to the sovereign authorities of the country.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7102 (2014) · source
“I remain concerned about the lack of progress in bringing to justice the perpetrators of the most heinous attacks committed in 2012, including those on the Nahibly camp for internally displaced persons and the killing of seven United Nations peacekeepers in Para. The United Nations in C6te d'Ivoire and the Government have worked closely to develop ambitious yet realistic benchmarks for sustainable peace, which are annexed to the report before the Council. We will continue to work closely with the Government in order to achieve those important benchmarks. As requested by the Council, UNOCI and the United Nations country team conducted an extensive evaluation of UNOCI's mandate with a view to identifying those tasks that could eventually be handed over to the country team and the broad timelines for that possible handover.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7102 (2014) · source
“UNOCI is also working closely with the Secretariat on planning for the appropriate composition, posture and strength of the UNOCI force up until and during the Ivorian elections, which will be developed in the context of a strategic review of UNOCI and UNMIL that will take place next month. Specific proposals will be provided to the Council in our May report. The promotion of a culture of respect for human rights is essential to successful national reconciliation. It is of crucial importance that impunity for human rights violations end and that the perpetrators be brought to justice, irrespective of their status or political affiliation.”
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“UNOCI is in the process of reconfiguring its military component and of consolidating its presence in the west and other high-risk areas, as requested by the Council. By the end of December, the Societe General de Surveillance had been withdrawn from the country and the national security institutions had assumed full responsibility for providing the security of high-ranking members of Government and other political figures. By the end of June, we will have completed the drawdown of 1,700 troops, as requested by resolution 2112 (2013), ensuring a strengthened force capacity in the west.”
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