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#CotedIvoire has never had a nonviolent transfer of power. Now, 2 months before its presidential election, it is at risk for #massatrocities. But it’s not too late to prevent the worst-case scenario. #CIV225 #prevention [THREAD 1/9]
What’s a plausible pathway to atrocity crimes in #Cotedivoire? Us-versus-them rhetoric, fueled by dangerous speech is spreading on @Facebook, @Twitter, and @Whatsapp. This has started, but can be stopped. #CIV225 [2/9] https://www.ushmm.org/genocide-prevention/countries/cote-divoire/case-study
It is the responsibility of the state to protect ALL civilians in #Cotedivoire and not to participate in or support violence and mass atrocities. @Amnesty reports police allowing armed men to attack protestors. #CIV225 #electionviolence [3/9] https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/08/cote-d-ivoire-police-allow-machete-wielding-men-to-attack-protesters/
To mitigate the risk of #massatrocities, foreign governments and international organizations (including the @UN, @AU_PSD, and @ecowas_cedeao) should… #CotedIvoire #IvoryCoast #CIV225 #prevention [4/9]
RECOMMENDATION: Release a public statement condemning violence against civilians and calling for a peaceful and credible electoral process and an immediate end to violence against peaceful protestors. #CotedIvoire #IvoryCoast #CIV225 [5/9]
RECOMMEDATION: Immediately organize a high-level forum with leaders of all political parties and secure a code of conduct for the electoral process. #UNSG @antonioguterres urged all stakeholders to engage in dialogue #CIV225 #CotedIvoire [6/9] https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=18%20August%202020
