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all the particular questions mentioned during the debate were a matter of concern to the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially sexual violence, exploitation of resources,
violence against children and combating impunity.
Côte d’Ivoire
483. The review of Côte d’Ivoire was held on 3 December 2009 in conformity with all
the relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following
documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Côte d’Ivoire in accordance with the annex
to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/CIV/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/6/CIV/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)
(A/HRC/WG.6/6/CIV/3).
484. At its 30th meeting, on 18 March 2010, the Council considered and adopted the
outcome of the review on Côte d’Ivoire (see section C below).
485. The outcome of the review on Côte d’Ivoire comprises the report of the Working
Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/13/9), the views of Côte d’Ivoire
concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and
replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues
that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group
(see also A/HRC/13/9/Add.1/Rev.1).
1.
Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, as
well as on its voluntary commitments and on the outcome
486. Mr. Tia Koné, President of the Supreme Court, recalled that Côte d’Ivoire had left
39 recommendations for further consideration after the Working Group session. He stated
that the responses were based on the commitment of Côte d’Ivoire to promote and protect
human rights. The country attached the greatest importance to the universal periodic
review, and would therefore report to the Council on achievements made in implementing
these recommendations under item 6 of the agenda, once democratic, inclusive and
transparent elections were completed. Côte d’Ivoire also drew the attention of the Council
to
the
document
containing
its
responses
to
the
recommendations
(A/HRC/13/9/Add.1/Rev.1). The delegation provided update on issues addressed by the
above-mentioned recommendations.
487. Côte d’Ivoire recalled its commitment to the ongoing crisis exit process aimed at
helping the effective implementation of all human rights. Initiatives and commitments
already set down in the national report attested to that resolve.
488. Regarding the 20 recommendations inviting Côte d’Ivoire to ratify various
international instruments, the Government regretted that, despite its will in this regard, the
current crisis was an impediment to their implementation. As indicated in the national
report (para. 141) and the Working Group report (para. 93), Côte d’Ivoire would proceed to
such ratifications as soon as the current crisis had ended, as some required constitutional
revisions to be adopted, not possible in the current situation.
489. Concerning the invitation to special procedures mandate holders, Côte d’Ivoire was
committed to the special procedures and, as indicated in the national report (paras. 152 and
153), was ready to study any request on a case-by-case basis.
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