Côte d'Ivoire: UN report finds 'some progress' in fight against rape but stresses more must be done

Jul 13, 2016, at 02:24 pm

New York, July 12 (Just Earth News): In a new joint report, the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have called for strengthening rape prevention efforts and to improve the fight against impunity for sexual violence in the West African nation.

Security Council approves final extension for UN mission in Côte d’Ivoire, citing ‘remarkable’ progress

Apr 29, 2016, at 01:44 pm

New York, Apr 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday renewed the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire for a final period, extending it until the end of June next year, and also decided to terminate all arms, travel and financial sanctions against the country, with immediate effect.

With peace and stability gains, Côte d'Ivoire 'on the rights track' – UN peacekeeping chief

Apr 13, 2016, at 01:51 pm

New York, Apr 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With Côte d'Ivoire now firmly anchored on the path of peace, stability and economic recovery, the top United Nations peacekeeping official on Tuesday said that it is perhaps time to consider wrapping up the UN mission and begin to consider the Organization’s future role in supporting the consolidating the country’s gains.

Security Council condemns deadly Côte d'Ivoire terrorist attack

Mar 15, 2016, at 02:24 pm

New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, that killed at least 16 people and left many more injured, and for which Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb has claimed responsibility.