A United Nations human rights expert urged Ivorian authorities today to ensure a secure and peaceful environment for political participation following the violent clashes between the supporters and opponents of President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan last Saturday which led to the death of one person and the wounding of six others.
Calling the clashes "a step backwards compared to the dynamics of the democratic elections held in December," the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Côte d'Ivoire, Doudou Diène, called on the Government to ensure the freedom of association and expression and respect for political and cultural diversity as well as guarantees of impartial justice.
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