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There are now many Ivorians refugees who would like to return to their country following the meeting in Zwedru, in Liberia between Ivorian and Liberia authorities during which an appeal was made exiles to return home so they can participate in the national reconciliation process and contribute to…

The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), on Saturday, 9 November 2013, organized the regional petanque tournament, in Korhogo, 588 km north of Abidjan. The objective of the tournament was to encourage people to become involved in the reconciliation and social cohesion process through…

The criteria by which the progress made by Côte d'Ivoire on the path to long term stability is measured and which will in turn provide the basis for planning its transition was the main topic of discussion between the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire…

Several dozen Ivorian refugees in Liberia returned home on 8 November 2013 under the auspices of the UN and affiliated NGOs. This was the 20th convoy of refugees returning home within the framework of a voluntary repatriation operation in 2013 and involved 236 persons including 117 women from 53…

11 – 17 November 2013 The observance of the International Week of Science and Peace was proclaimed 25 years ago by the United Nations General Assembly. Science and technology have crucial roles to play in promoting progress and peace – from climate change to public health; from food security to…

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Aïchatou Mindaoudou, has welcomed the leadership of traditional kings and chiefs in conflict resolution and the reconciliation process in Côte d'Ivoire during her second meeting with members of the High Council of…

Pona village in the Zibiao district of Bangolo district, 544 km north-west of Abidjan, was the venue of a stopover of the mobile grassroots sensitization activity of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire, known as ONUCI Tour, on Tuesday, 12 November 2013. Issues related to the strengthening…

The Association of Women Lawyers of Côte d'Ivoire, led by its president, Mrs Aimée Zebeyoux, general advocate of the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, 13 November 2013, met with the head of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, at the Mission's headquarters in…

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire and Head of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, on Wednesday, 13 November 2013, met with the head of a delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)…

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire and Head of United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, on 13 November 2013, received the Swiss Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, David Vogelsanger, to discuss the areas in which they can…

More than 200 members of the traditional hunters' fraternity, known as Dozos, coming from all corners of the Worodougou region in the centre west of the country, took part in a sensitization campaign on peace and the rule of law organized by the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) on…

Actors from the United Nations (UN), on Wednesday, 13 November 2013, at an event to celebrate the National Day of Solidarity in the Cavally Region, reaffirmed their intention to continue to support the people of Guiglo, situated 530 km west of Abidjan, in the reconciliation process. The commitment…