Uneven Justice in Côte d’IvoireOctober 5, 2011
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Civilians in Côte d’Ivoire suffered through six months of violence after last year's disputed elections. Human Rights Watch has found that war crimes and likely crimes against humanity were committed by both sides in the conflict. We hear from survivors on the ground and HRW's Matt Wells.

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  • A young man hides his face after recounting the story of his injuries from post-election violence, Bangolo Hospital, western Côte d’Ivoire. He was shot by advancing pro-Ouattara forces and left for dead until a passing soldier heard him groan. Out of bullets, the soldier began hacking at him with a machete.
    © 2011 Peter diCampo/VII Mentor Program

Civilians in Côte d’Ivoire suffered through six months of violence after last year's disputed elections. Human Rights Watch has found that war crimes and likely crimes against humanity were committed by both sides in the conflict. We hear from survivors on the ground and HRW's Matt Wells.