Côte d’Ivoire: UN troops prevent possible resumption of civil war, says envoy
14 February 2011 – United Nations peacekeepers in Côte d'Ivoire, where former president Laurent Gbagbo refuses to step down despite his electoral defeat, are crucial to preventing a possible resumption of civil war, and they…
Countries ready to reinforce UN peacekeepers in Côte d’Ivoire amid tense impasse
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…
Côte d’Ivoire: Ban again calls on Gbagbo to step down to avoid further turmoil
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…
Senior UN official concerned at alleged violence against children in Côte d’Ivoire
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…
Secretary-General Ban deeply concerned over deteriorating situation in Côte d'Ivoire
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…
Ban calls for compliance with arms embargo in Côte d’Ivoire
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…
Joint Mission of the African Union, ECOWAS and the United Nations to Cotonou, Benin
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…
Harmonizing the action of the United Nations to secure peace in West Africa
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…
Harmonizing the action of the United Nations to secure peace in West Africa
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…
Secretary-General Ban confirms that UNOCI will maintain its flight operations
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…
UN Secretary-General concerned about heightened violence in Côte d'Ivoire
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…
Security Council imposes targeted sanctions on former president Laurent Gbagbo
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…