A/HRC/32/52 11,423 refugees. The intended purpose was to make the refugees aware that the Government wants them to return to the country so that they can contribute to its development. More and more refugees are, in fact, gradually making their way back to Côte d’Ivoire. The Ministry has also taken part in an operation to provide care and compensation to the victims of the terrorist attack in Grand Bassam. 28. In March 2016, violent clashes erupted in the town of Bouna between members of the Lobi community — supported by dozos (traditional hunters) — and members of the Peul, Malinke and Kulango communities. Twenty-seven people died in the unrest, which also resulted in material damage from arson, looting and the destruction of property. Land disputes between farmers and pastoralists appear to have been at the root of the conflict, while the investigation carried out by UNOCI also singled out rivalries among local leaders. The Government responded swiftly and decisively to the outbreak of violence. The Head of State himself visited the town to inspect the damage and reassure the population and issued a clear statement to the effect that there would be no impunity for those responsible for this type of violence. The Minister for Solidarity, Social Cohesion and Victim Compensation also travelled to the area to monitor the situation. 29. UNOCI, the local authorities and the army all did their part to restore law and order in the town. It is noteworthy that the dozo chief in Bouna was immediately arrested and charged with murder and incitement to murder. Of the other 80 persons arrested, the fact that 48 belonged to the dozo brotherhood sent a strong signal that the Government would not allow the perpetrators to go unpunished, even in the case of members of a faction often described as “pro-Ouattara”. The prosecution of those responsible for committing crimes during the unrest can only serve to further efforts to achieve national reconciliation. 30. That said, there are some lessons to be learned from these unfortunate events which in future may be usefully applied to the proactive protection of human rights. Vigilance is required so that this type of unrest is not repeated in Bouna or elsewhere. Insofar as is possible, it is important to try to anticipate likely sources of tension and to deal with factors that may trigger violence (land and leadership disputes and the possible exploitation of feuds between local communities for political purposes). It is essential that disarmament efforts continue, since the existence of illegal weapons in the hands of civilians increases the risk of serious confrontations. C. National Commission for Reconciliation and Compensation for Victims 31. The National Commission for Reconciliation and Compensation of Victims officially submitted its report to the President of the Republic on 19 April 2016. The report (not yet published at the time of the Independent Expert’s visit to Côte d’Ivoire) contains a chapter on the process involved in consolidating the list of victims of the crises that the country experienced between 1990 and 2012. The fact that the scope of the report extends beyond the victims of the post-election crisis of 2010 is a commendable decision that contributes to the restoration of social cohesion. The report also includes an overview of national reconciliation activities, together with proposals for the policy on reparations and the text of a draft bill on the status of victims of war. The National Commission has not overlooked the question of refugees and has drafted a recommendation concerning their return and their social and economic reintegration. 32. As regards the consolidated list of victims, a total of 874,056 files were received, of which 316,954 have been validated (36 per cent). The remaining applications were rejected for various reasons, notably the fact that there were a large number of duplicate submissions (38 per cent), as well as some fraudulent applications (12 per cent). That said, some of the grounds for rejection appear to be questionable in the eyes of the victims (for example, because applicants could not be contacted or because they were not in possession GE.16-10958 9