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« We want to live in a safe environment without violence ! » That was the plea made by children who met Father Christmas on 23 December 2013 at a party organised by the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) at its headquarters in Abidjan. It was the eighth edition of the UN Mission's…

Abidjan, 4 January 2014 - United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) has noticed with surprise that there is currently a rumour which is becoming more and more persistent about the "transfer and detention" of Mr Charles Blé Goudé at its headquarters in Sébroko. UNOCI categorically denies this…

The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) is providing support and assistance to search and rescue operations being carried out by the Ivorian authorities following the collapse of a four-storey building in the Abidjan neighbourhood of Yopougon on Tuesday, 7 January 2014. Following the…

The sub security group of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) created in September 2003 finished its mandate on 31 December 2013, after ten years and three months of service. To mark the event, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire and…

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, on Wednesday, 8 January 2014, met the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, Thierry de Saint Maurice, to discuss issues of common interest as part of the evolution of the…

Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Cote d'Ivoire in charge of Rule of Law, Arnauld Akodjenou paid as one –day official visit on Wednesday 15 January 2014 to the Me region to acquaint himself with the realities on the ground and also assess progress made with regard to national…

The Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire and Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Mbaye Babacar Cisse, on Monday, 20 January 2014, travelled to Guiglo, 532 km north-west of Abidjan on his first field visit since taking office. "My visit was to make contact…

The Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire in charge of Rule of Law, Arnauld Akodjènou, on Wednesday 22 January 2014 was in Abengourou, Indenié-Djuablin Region in continuation of his field tour aimed at assessing the national reconciliation process and the…

The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) has donated computers and computer accessories as well as office equipment including photocopiers, printers and reams of paper to the Police Prefectures of Gagnoa and Man and the Police station in Lakota. The donations were given within the…

World Leprosy Day was this weekend commemorated by the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire and its national and international partners by providing assistance and comfort for those suffering from the disease in Olodio, a village situated 520 km northwest of Abidjan. Some 15 people suffering…

Peace, reconciliation and social cohesion: these are the notions on which a delegation of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) sensitised some 20 leaders of women's and youth associations of Akoupé. The encounter took place on Monday, 27 January 2014 at UNOCI's local headquarters in…

A high-level delegation of the Rassemblement des Républicains (RDR) led by its secretary-general, Minister Amadou Soumahoro, on Tuesday, 28 January 2014, met with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou at the headquarters of the…