Situation of Human Rights in Côte D'ivoire in Relation to the Conclusion of the 2010 Presidential Election

Calls upon all the relevant parties to immediately put an end to all human rights violations in Côte d’Ivoire and to fully respect all human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law;

Urges all actors, particularly defence and security forces, to refrain from violence and to respect all human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as to assume their responsibilities for the protection of the civilian population;

Urges also all media outlets to refrain from inciting violence, hostility and the propaganda of hate speech and calls for an end to the restriction on media sources;

Calls upon States Members of the United Nations, relevant United Nations agencies and international financial institutions to provide technical assistance and capacity-building to Côte d’Ivoire, upon its request;

Encourages relevant thematic special-procedures mandate holders, within their respective mandates, to pay particular attention to the assessment and monitoring of the human rights situation in Côte d’Ivoire in relation to the conclusion of the 2010 presidential election, with a view to reporting to the Council accordingly;

Urges all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire in its efforts to protect and promote human rights;

Requests the international community to assist in addressing the humanitarian consequences of the crisis, including the adverse socio-economic impact on the most vulnerable populations of Côte d’Ivoire society and to exert the necessary efforts to gain unhindered access to refugees and internally displaced persons;

Requests the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to inform and present a report to the Council on the abuses and violations of human rights in Côte d’Ivoire in relation to the conclusion of the 2010 presidential election;