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UN independent expert stresses need for justice to aid reconciliation in Côte d’Ivoire
7 May 2013 Justice is a key element of the reconciliation process in Côte d’Ivoire, a United Nations independent expert stressed today, and called on the Government to strengthen the rule of law.
“It is important that the authorities give clear signal on their willingness to assure equity of the justice machinery,” said Doudou Diène, the UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Côte d’Ivoire, at the end of a visit to the country. “Those responsible of human rights violations from both sides have to be brought to justice.”
The UN has been supporting the reunification and stabilization of the West African country, split by civil war in 2002. A 2010 presidential election, meant to culminate the peace process, resulted in months of violence when former President Laurent Gbagbo refused to step down after losing to Alassane Ouattara, who finally took office in May 2011.
Last year saw a resurgence of violence over several months, with a spate of attacks targeting national security forces in and around Abidjan and along the borders with Ghana and Liberia.
“After more than ten years of political crisis, justice is key for the reconciliation process in Côte d’Ivoire,” Mr. Diène said.
During his seven-day visit, Mr. Diène met high-level officials, including Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan, and a number of other ministers, judicial officials, security officials, and the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The human rights expert met also with civil society representatives.
“I commend the Government of Côte d’Ivoire for its efforts on establishing the rule of law in Côte d’Ivoire,” the Independent Expert said. “I urge the authorities to continue the political dialogue with the opposition in establishing an inclusive dialogue. The organization of the regional and local elections is a positive step.”
Mr. Diène stressed that the National Commission on Dialogue and Reconciliation has an important role to play in the reconciliation process, and called on the Government to provide the necessary resources and time to allow the Commission to fulfil its mandate properly.
The Independent Expert also followed up on the implementation of his previous recommendations and those of other UN mechanisms, including the International Commission of Inquiry on Côte d’Ivoire of 2011. He will present a report on his findings to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in June.
Article source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44850&Cr=ivoire&Cr1=
Sudan’s 2012 gold exports top $2.2 billion: Bashir
April 1, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir announced on Monday that the country’s gold exports in 2012 reached $2.2 billion stressing that his government will continue working on bolstering precious metal production.
Gold bullion blocks are pictured at gold refinery in Khartoum on 11 October 2012 (SUNA)
“With regard to metals and what was discovered from Sudan’s gold, 178 blocks were explored and planned for minerals production including 138 for gold production and 91 companies began working on various metals with 13 companies reaching gold production stage,” Bashir told parliament today at the opening session.
“The reserves of gold identified are expected to be 940 tonnes. Russian and Chinese companies were granted an area of 769 kilometers in order to re-examine its stockpile of mineral reserves in addition to signing agreements with companies from South Africa and Britain,” he added.
The East African country is looking for gold to make up for the budget deficit it incurred as a result of losing three quarters of its oil production due to the secession of South Sudan in July 2011.
The government eyes gold output of around 50 tonnes in 2013, worth around $2.5 billion, which would potentially make it Africa’s third largest gold miner behind South Africa and Ghana, and push it into the top 15 producers globally.
In recent years a growing number of foreign gold companies have expressed interest in obtaining licenses to operate in Sudan.
(ST)
Article source: http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article46052
Sudan’s 2012 gold exports top $2.2 billion: Bashir
April 1, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir announced on Monday that the country’s gold exports in 2012 reached $2.2 billion stressing that his government will continue working on bolstering precious metal production.
Gold bullion blocks are pictured at gold refinery in Khartoum on 11 October 2012 (SUNA)
“With regard to metals and what was discovered from Sudan’s gold, 178 blocks were explored and planned for minerals production including 138 for gold production and 91 companies began working on various metals with 13 companies reaching gold production stage,” Bashir told parliament today at the opening session.
“The reserves of gold identified are expected to be 940 tonnes. Russian and Chinese companies were granted an area of 769 kilometers in order to re-examine its stockpile of mineral reserves in addition to signing agreements with companies from South Africa and Britain,” he added.
The East African country is looking for gold to make up for the budget deficit it incurred as a result of losing three quarters of its oil production due to the secession of South Sudan in July 2011.
The government eyes gold output of around 50 tonnes in 2013, worth around $2.5 billion, which would potentially make it Africa’s third largest gold miner behind South Africa and Ghana, and push it into the top 15 producers globally.
In recent years a growing number of foreign gold companies have expressed interest in obtaining licenses to operate in Sudan.
(ST)
Article source: http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article46052
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