peace, which includes the protection of civilians and the Golf Hotel. My certification role covers the safeguarding of the result of the elections; let me repeat, safeguarding the result of the elections. This aspect was made public more than … briefing to the Security Council on 28 September 2010, I also reemphasized this certification principle of safeguarding the result of the elections: I intend to safeguard the results of the elections with commitment, honour and determination. I will ensure that
continuing stalemate in Côte d'Ivoire and the risk of a large scale violence in that country, as a result of the refusal of Mr. Laurent Gbagbo to peacefully and immediately hand over power to the President elect, Mr. Alassane … parties, in order to find a peaceful solution that will preserve peace in Côte d'Ivoire and respects the results of the presidential election, as recognized by the international community. Council decided to remain seized of the matter. SOURCE African
their president. When the votes were counted by the Independent Election Commission as required by the election bylaws, the result came as follows: Mr. Alassane Ouattara 54.1%, Mr. Laurent Gbagbo 45.9%. the people of Côte d'Ivoire had spoken … challenge of removing from power a defeated strongman in Laurent Gbagbo who refuses to abide by the election result by handing the reign of the government to the democratically elected President: Alassane Ouattara. A memorable line in your message
three journalists were arrested on July 13 after refusing to disclose their sources for an investigative report detailing the results of a government probe into corruption in the coffee and cocoa industry, and have been charged with theft of administrative