CÔTE D’IVOIRE MUST ADDRESS ‘PROFOUND POLITICAL FRAGMENTATION’ – UN EXPERT

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CÔTE D'IVOIRE MUST ADDRESS 'PROFOUND POLITICAL FRAGMENTATION' – UN
EXPERTNew York, Jun 12 2013 2:00PMIn spite of recent social and
economic progress, Côte d'Ivoire needs to address its "profound
political fragmentation," a United Nations independent expert
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today, stressing that political dialogue is fundamental for effective
reconciliation.

"Although the basis of the democratic reconstruction in Côte d'Ivoire
is in place and the social and economic recovery is under way, the
country is facing a profound political fragmentation," the Independent
Expert on the human rights situation in the country, Doudou Diène,
told the Geneva-based Human Rights Council.

"The political dialogue remains the fundamental condition of the
economic and social recovery of Côte d'Ivoire," Mr. Diène said. "The
ultimate challenge is to consider the national democratic framework as
the only credible ground for the political debate, able to
delegitimize the recourse to violence and to reinforce a culture of
peace."

The West African country was split by civil war in 2002. A 2010
presidential election, meant to be a culminating point in the peace
process, resulted in months of violence when former President Laurent
Gbagbo refused to step down after losing to Alassane Ouattara, who
finally took office in May 2011.

Last year saw a resurgence of violence over several months, with a
spate of attacks targeting national security forces in and around
Abidjan and along the borders with Ghana and Liberia.

Mr. Diène underlined that building an inclusive democracy supported by
equitable justice remained one of the major challenges for a
sustainable way out of the crisis.

"Justice is at the centre of both democratic reconstruction and of
national reconciliation. It is an essential element for the return of
the rule of law and for the return of the confidence of the Ivorian
population," he said, acknowledging the efforts by the Ivorian
authorities to reinforce the justice system.

In his report to the Council, Mr. Diène also noted the "urgent
necessity for Côte d'Ivoire to work towards social peace and stability
to foster a climate favourable to investment and the economic and
social progress necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the
population."

On the subject of reconciliation, Mr. Diène suggested that the mandate
of the National Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission be
extended beyond its term in September 2013 to enable the body to
finalize the activities scheduled in its terms of reference.

In addition, the Independent Expert reiterated his call for the arms
embargo on Côte d'Ivoire to be lifted. In April, the Security Council
extended its arms embargo on the grounds that the country is still
vulnerable to instability fuelled by available weapons.

"Lifting the arms embargo on Côte d'Ivoire needs to be addressed
urgently in order to reinforce internal security and face the risk of
destabilization inherent to the crisis in the Sahelo-Saharian region,"
he said.

Mr. Diène's report was drafted following the international conference
on impunity and equitable justice, held in February in the capital,
Yamoussoukro, and his recent visit to the country in April during
which he met with Government officials, political parties, civil
society, diplomatic corps and development partners.

Independent experts are appointed by the Geneva-based UN Human Rights
Council to examine and report back, in an unpaid capacity, on specific
human rights themes.Jun 12 2013 2:00PM
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