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Côte d’Ivoire: UN condemns damage to human rights organization

23 May 2007
The United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) has spoken out against a recent attack on two human rights organizations in the country, calling for the authorities to investigate and bring to justice those responsible.

Côte d’Ivoire: Peace process needs international support, facilitator says

18 May 2007
The peace process in Côte d’Ivoire needs international support to succeed, a representative of the key negotiator told the United Nations Security Council today.

Ivorians reach ‘turning point’ in peace process but challenges persist – Ban Ki-moon

16 May 2007
The peace process in Côte d’Ivoire has reached “a unique turning point” after the signing of an agreement between the country’s rival political leaders two months ago, but many of the fundamental issues that led to its prolonged crisis remain unresolved, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns today.

Côte d’Ivoire: UN participates in ceremony integrating former rebels into national army

1 May 2007
Welcoming the willingness of former rival parties to fully implement the peace deal in Côte d’Ivoire, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the West African country participated in a ceremony marking the official integration of former rebels into two brigades.