Five months into the Libyan crisis that seeks to nurture democracy by clearing out the long-running Murmur Gaddafi dictatorial regime, the Libyan leader digs in precariously. Part of the reasons is the environment Gaddafi finds himself in – Africa, where he has like-minded leaders.
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UN Cites Urgent Need to Boost Humanitarian Aid in Aftermath of Ivorian Crisis
27 April 2011 –The post-electoral crisis in Côte d’Ivoire may have ended but thousands of civilians are still suffering from the consequences of the four months of turmoil that engulfed the West African nation and require increased humanitarian assistance, the United Nations said today. UN aid officials have estimated that up to 1 million Ivorians… Continue reading UN Cites Urgent Need to Boost Humanitarian Aid in Aftermath of Ivorian Crisis
Côte d’Ivoire stand-off Over But Humanitarian Crisis Continues, UN and Partners Warn
14 April 2011 –Although the political stand-off in Côte d’Ivoire ended earlier this week, the humanitarian crisis spawned by months of violence continues, United Nations agencies and their partners stressed today as they appeal for $160 million to scale up aid to affected populations inside the country. Today’s appeal represents a five-fold increase over the… Continue reading Côte d’Ivoire stand-off Over But Humanitarian Crisis Continues, UN and Partners Warn
Up to 1 Million People Driven From Homes by Violence in Côte d’Ivoire, UN Reports
25 March 2011 –As many as 1 million people have been driven from their homes in Côte d’Ivoire in the months-long turmoil stemming from the outgoing president’s refusal to leave office, with violence mounting and his loyalists using heavy weapons against civilians, a top United Nations official said today. “The deteriorating security situation and the… Continue reading Up to 1 Million People Driven From Homes by Violence in Côte d’Ivoire, UN Reports
The Libyan Crisis and The Western Double Standard
Why not Ivory Coast?
Why Ex-President Gbagbo Must Stop Killing Innocent Civilians and Leave
[ad#Adsense-468×60] Since the disputed presidential election in Cote d’Ivoire last November, in which the then incumbent president Mr. Laurent Gbagbo and Mr. Alassane Ouattara, a former prime Minister contested, it has been bad news over and over again for that small country. And it has been a disaster for Africa; a battle-field for reaping dead… Continue reading Why Ex-President Gbagbo Must Stop Killing Innocent Civilians and Leave
Human Rights in Ivory Coast Deteriorating, Warns Top UN Official
10 March 2011 – A top United Nations official warned today that human rights violations, including rapes, abductions and killings, are escalating amid the ongoing post-electoral crisis in Côte d’Ivoire, with at least 27 people killed in just the past week. According to investigations conducted by UN human rights officers in the country, at least… Continue reading Human Rights in Ivory Coast Deteriorating, Warns Top UN Official
UN Secretary General 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 arms embargo placed on Côte d’Ivoire, in the wake of reports that attack helicopters have been provided to forces loyal to former president Laurent Gbagbo. “The Secretary-General demands full compliance with the arms embargo and warns both the supplier of this military… Continue reading UN Secretary General Calls for Compliance With Arms Embargo in Côte d’Ivoire