UNOCI supports return of Ivorian refugees
Repatriation operations for Ivorian refugees in the sub-region continue. On Thursday, 21 September 2013, some 150 Ivorians who chose to voluntarily return arrived from Liberia. These refugees were warmly welcomed on their arrival in Toulepleu by the Ivorian Government's Service d'Aide et d…
People in M’bazo and Gnéhiri make a commitment to promote reconciliation
Find a lasting solution to a conflict between people in M'Bazo and Gnéhiri, two villages situated of Divo : this was the aim of a meeting between representatives of women's associations, youth groups, a group of elders and the respective village chiefs. The reconciliation meeting took place on…
UNOCI provides medical treatment and medicines to prisoners in Daloa
On the initiative of the Penitentiary Unit of the Rule of Law Section of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), 526 detainees in Daloa prison on Tuesday, 17 September 2013, received medical treatment and medicines from the Bangladeshi Contingent based in the city. The operation was…
Security Sector Reform: National Security Council and UNOCI sensitise civil society and security forces in Daloa
Provide members of civil society organisations in Daloa, including representatives of the media, as well as members of the security forces with the necessary tools to become active actors in the implementation of Security Sector Reform (SSR) - this was the aim of a seminar organised by the National…
UN supports Ivorian authorities promotion of appropriation of SSR process by stakeholders
Provide key stakeholders with the same information on what the contribution of the Ivorian Police should be in attaining the objectives of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) process - this was the main objective of a seminar held in Grand Bassam from 17 to 20 September 2013. It was organised on the…
500 Togolese soldiers in UNOCI decorated with UN Medal
The Force Commander of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), General Muhammad Iqbal Asi, on Wednesday, 18 September 2013, presided over the medal parade ceremony of the UN Mission's 18th Togolese Battalion at their camp situated in the Riviera Golf neighbourhood of Abidjan. The…
UNOCI sensitises people in Niable and Yorobodi on respect for human rights and rule of law
The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), on Wednesday, 18 September 2013, organised sensitisation and information sessions with people in Niablé and Yorobodi, 240 km and 446 km respectively northeast of Abidjan. During the encounters, UNOCI explained its mandate and activities as…
Youths in Bingerville take charge of the national reconciliation process
« The involvement of Ivorian youths in activities to promote social cohesion and national reconciliation" - this was the theme of a sensitisation and discussion session between the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), and youths in Bingerville, a sous-préfecture situated 18 km from…
The Secretary general message on the International Day of Peace (21 September 2013)
The International Day of Peace is a time for reflection – a day when we reiterate our belief in non-violence and call for a global ceasefire. We ask people everywhere to observe a minute of silence, at noon local time, to honour those killed in conflict and the survivors who live with daily trauma…
Yakpabo-Sakassou population sensitized on human rights and gender-based violence
Some 100 representatives of traditional authorities, youth and women's associations on Wednesday, 18 September 2013, took part in a sensitization campaign organised in Yakpabo-Sakassou Sub Prefecture in Tiebissou division by the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). The campaign focused…
83 UN police officers receive United Nations Medal
The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) has decorated 83 police officers based in Sector West with the UN Medal for services rendered to the peacekeeping mission. The official medal parade ceremony took place in Daloa on Friday, 20 September 2013 in the presence of administrative and…
Village chiefs, community and religious leaders in San Pedro learn about rights
Some 19 village chiefs and community and religious leaders from San Pedro and Gboklé were instructed on the notion of rights by the Child Protection and Civil Affairs Sections of the United Nations Operation Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), in collaboration with the Legal Clinic in San Pedro. The training…