Cote d'Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire: Set Trial or Free Activist

Feb 25, 2009

The Côte d'Ivoire government should begin formal proceedings against a long-detained Ivorian civil society leader and government critic or order his release. Prolonged pretrial detention violates Côte d'Ivoire's obligations under international law.
United States: President Bush Signs Law on Child Soldiers

Oct 3, 2008

Under a new law signed today by US President George W. Bush, leaders of military forces and armed groups who have recruited child soldiers may be arrested and prosecuted in the United States.

Reports

"The Best School"

Student Violence, Impunity, and the Crisis in Côte d’Ivoire
"My Heart Is Cut"

Sexual Violence by Rebels and Pro-Government Forces in Côte d’Ivoire
“Because they have the guns … I'm left with nothing."

The Price of Continuing Impunity in Côte d’Ivoire

African Civil Society Urges African States Parties to the Rome Statute to Reaffirm Their Commitment to the ICC

Jul 30, 2009

Recognizing our obligation to help protect human rights and uphold the rule of law, we, the undersigned civil society organizations, appeal to African ICC States Parties to reaffirm their support for the ICC and their commitment to abide by their obligations under the Rome Statute, particularly in relation to the arrest and transfer of the President of Sudan to the ICC.
Taking the Next Step

Apr 20, 2009

Although the Security Council has identified six grave violations against children in armed conflict, to date it has focused primarily on the recruitment and use of child soldiers. Other violations affect much larger numbers of children, and result in terrible and long-lasting consequences, but have not received the same focused international response.
Côte d’Ivoire: Set Trial or Free Activist

Feb 25, 2009

The Côte d'Ivoire government should begin formal proceedings against a long-detained Ivorian civil society leader and government critic or order his release. Prolonged pretrial detention violates Côte d'Ivoire's obligations under international law.
Letter to Ivorian Justice Minister on Detention of Activist

Feb 24, 2009

Human Rights Watch writes to Ivorian Minister of Justice Mamadou Koné to express our concern about the prolonged detention without trial of Ivorian civil society leader Modeste Seri. The Ivorian government should either initiate formal trial proceedings against Mr. Seri or drop all charges and order his immediate and unconditional release.
United States: President Bush Signs Law on Child Soldiers

Oct 3, 2008

Under a new law signed today by US President George W. Bush, leaders of military forces and armed groups who have recruited child soldiers may be arrested and prosecuted in the United States.
Letter to the UN Security Council in Advance of its June Mission to Africa

May 27, 2008

Human Rights Watch writes in advance of the Security Council’s mission to Africa on June 1-10, 2008, urging the Council to use this opportunity to address pressing human rights issues in Sudan, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia.
UN: Africa Trip Should Focus on Human Rights

May 27, 2008

The United Nations Security Council should address protection of civilians, justice, and human rights during its upcoming visit to Africa from June 1-10, 2008. Human Rights Watch highlighted critical issues that needed to be addressed at each of the stops on the council’s tour.
Côte d’Ivoire: End Impunity for Pro-Government Student Group

May 21, 2008

The government of Côte d’Ivoire should take immediate steps to end impunity for members of a pro-government student group responsible for numerous acts of violent, criminal behavior, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
Letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Justice for Past Crimes in Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire

Apr 18, 2008

Human Rights Watch writes to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in advance of his meetings in Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire as part of his upcoming four-nation West African tour, urging him to use his meetings with Liberian and Ivorian government officials, UN mission representatives, and members of civil society to address justice for past crimes.
Organisation of the Islamic Conference: Improve and Strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism

Mar 11, 2008

Human Rights Watch writes to urge Dr. Ihsanoglu to use his position as Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference to support measures at the upcoming Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference in Dakar, Senegal on March 13-14 that would improve and strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism. In particular, the OIC should consider two amendments to the Convention to narrow its overbroad definition of terrorism and make absolutely clear that there is no sanction in Islam for deliberately attacking civilians, whatever the circumstances or justifications.