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.
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.