United States Embassy (Abidjan)

Cote d'Ivoire: UNESCO Reopens Office in Abidjan

8 June 2012

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A front-page headline in Fraternite Matin says that UNESCO has re-opened its office in Abidjan. According to the paper (p. 13), the announcement was made yesterday by the Director General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, after a meeting with President Ouattara in Abidjan. The report says that Bokova also pledged UNESCO's support for the reconciliation process underway in Cote d'Ivoire.

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