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VIII. Acknowledgements

This report was researched and written by Rob Mahoney, consultant to the African Division of Human Rights Watch. The report was edited by Corinne Dufka, West Africa researcher for the Africa Division. Additional research was conducted by Jeff Scott, Africa Coordinator; and Alice Farmer, intern with the Africa Division. The report was edited by Georgette Gagnon, deputy director of the Africa Division; Peter Takirambudde, executive director of the Africa Division; Iain Levine, program director; James Ross, general counsel; Joanna Weschler, United Nations Advocacy Director; and Richard Dicker, program director of the International Justice Program. Production and coordination assistance was provided by Jeff Scott; Andrea Holley, manager of outreach and publications; and Fitzroy Hopkins, mail manager.

Research for this report was conducted in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire and elsewhere by Human Rights Watch during the months of February, March and April, 2005. Human Rights Watch is grateful to all individuals who provided information for this report including government officials, United Nations officials, journalists, diplomats, human rights activists, and members of national and international non-governmental organizations.