News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

4 February 2011 – Several countries are ready to provide reinforcements for the 9,000-strong United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire, where the former president's refusal to step down despite his electoral defeat has led to violence and the displacement of tens of thousands of people, a…

28 January 2011 – On the eve of co-chairing an African meeting on the post-electoral turmoil in Côte d'Ivoire, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today again called on ex-president Laurent Gbagbo to step down in the face of his United Nations-certified defeat by opposition leader Alassane Ouattara."A lot…

25 January 2011 – A senior United Nations official today voiced concern over continuing allegations of violence in Côte d'Ivoire, including the killing, maiming and abduction of children, since the post-election crisis erupted.The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and…

25 February 2011 -- "The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Côte d'Ivoire, including the armed clashes in Abidjan, as well as the fighting in the west between Forces Nouvelles elements and forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo. These developments mark a disturbing…

28 February 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for full compliance with the United Nations arms embargo placed on Côte d'Ivoire after reports that attack helicopters have been provided to forces loyal to former president Laurent Gbagbo. "The Secretary-General demands full compliance…

1 March 2011: A joint delegation of the African Union (AU), Economic Community of West of African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations, including the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the AU, Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Victor Gbeho, and the Special…

Dakar, February 28, 2011 - Representatives of the United Nations (UN) peace missions in West Africa held their twentieth high-level consultation in Dakar in order to coordinate the action of the UN promote peace and stability in the sub-region. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Said Djinnit, Special…

28 February 2011 - Representatives of the United Nations (UN) peace missions in West Africa held their twentieth high-level consultation in Dakar in order to coordinate the action of the UN promote peace and stability in the sub-region. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Said Djinnit, Special…

10 March 2011 -- "The Secretary-General notes with satisfaction the statement issued by the Government of President Ouattara regarding as invalid a declaration by the authorities supporting Mr. Gbagbo, banning United Nations and Licorne flights inside Côte d'Ivoire," according to a statement…

31 March 2011 -- "The Secretary-General is closely following the rapidly evolving events in Côte d'Ivoire and is concerned about the heightened violence," according to a statement attributable to his Spokesman.He urges all parties to abide by their responsibility to avoid harm to the civilian…

30 March 2011 -- With the post-electoral deadlock in Côte d'Ivoire now entering its fifth month and the crisis showing no signs of abating, the Security Council today demanded an immediate end to the violence against civilians and decided to impose targeted sanctions against former president Laurent…

13 April 2011 -- The Security Council today encouraged the President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, to form an all-inclusive, broad-based Government now that he is assuming his responsibilities as head of State following the surrender of his predecessor, who had until this week refused to cede…