Conclusions of the Conference of Heads of State on Côte d'Ivoire (Paris Conclusions)

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Country/entity: Cote d'Ivoire
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Conclusions of the Conference of Heads of State on Côte d'Ivoire (Paris Conclusions)
Date: 26 Jan 2003
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Interstate/intrastate conflict(s)
Ivorian Civil War (2002 - 2011)
The Ivorian civil war broke out in 2002 over the disqualification of Alassane Ouattara from the predominantly Muslim north for the presidential elections due to his missing “Ivoirity”. This concept, politically enforced by nationalist forces around President Laurent Ggagbo in the South of the country and in the capital Abidjan, demanded that both parents of a presidential candidate had to be born in Cote D’Ivoire. Despite several agreements and French military involvement the fighting continued until 2005, when a South African mediation attempt – and the qualification of the national football squad for the World Cup in 2006 – helped to end the fighting. The situation remained unstable even with a UN peacekeeping force in place. Renewed fighting broke out after the presidential elections in 2010 where Ouattara was allowed to run, but he lost the elections under unclear circumstances and perceptions of fraud. Finally, Ggagbo was arrested in April 2011 by French-backed forces supporting Ouattara.
Stage: Implementation/renegotiation
Conflict nature: Government
Peace process: Cote D'Ivoire: peace process
Parties: Agreement not signed, but the following Heads of State and international organisations participated. At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr. Jacques Chirac, the heads of State of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, and South Africa, representatives of the heads of State of Angola, the Gambia, Guinea, the Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Togo, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Kofi Annan, representatives of the States members of the European Union, the President of the European Commission, Mr. Romano Prodi, the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Mr. Javier Solana, and the President of the International Organization of la Francophonie, Mr. Abdou Diouf, and representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the African Development Bank (ADB), the Office of the United Nations High Com missioner for Human Rights, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Community of Sant'Egidio met at Paris on 25 and 26 January 2003 to consider and adopt the reconciliation agreement concluded by the political forces of Cote d'Ivoire at Linas-Marcoussis and to offer their support for its proper implementation.
Third parties: -
Description: Conference of Head of States agreeing to establishment international enforcement body (i.e. Monitoring Committee) for Cote d'Ivoire peace process, and urging international involvement in economic recovery of Cote d'Ivoire.

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Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: No specific mention.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Substantive
Page 3, Paragraph 18
The Conference expresses its concern at the deterioration in the humanitarian situation; it requests that greater resources be mobilized to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches its intended recipients and that refugees and displaced persons are afforded protection. It expects that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and ICRC will continue to work to this end.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: No specific mention.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general): No specific mention.
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: Page 2, Paragraph 10
The Conference decides that the Monitoring Committee shall consist of the following members:
...
- The representative of the International Organization of la Francophonie;

Page 3, Paragraph 18
The Conference expresses its concern at the deterioration in the humanitarian situation; it requests that greater resources be mobilized to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches its intended recipients and that refugees and displaced persons are afforded protection. It expects that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and ICRC will continue to work to this end.
Traditional/religious leaders: No specific mention.
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: Governance→Constitution→Constitution affirmation/renewal
Page 1, Paragraph 6
The Conference endorses the Agreement concluded at Linas-Marcoussis by the round table, which establishes national reconciliation and paves the way for a return to peace in Cote d'Ivoire with respect for the constitutional order.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: Page 2, Paragraph 12
The Conference calls upon the Government of National Reconciliation to give high priority to respect for civil liberties and personal security; it calls upon the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide all possible support to the Ivorian Government in this area through appropriate means.
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: No specific mention.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: No specific mention.
Mobility/access: Page 3, Paragraph 14
The heads of State invite the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the participating States that are also members of the United Nations Security Council to arrange to have the conclusions of the Conference endorsed by the Council. The Conference expresses the hope that the Security Council will affirm, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the right of the ECOWAS forces and the forces supporting them to take the necessary steps to ensure the security and freedom of movement of their personnel and to ensure, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Government of National Reconciliation, the protection of civilians immediately threatened with physical violence within their zones of operation, using the means available to them. The Conference also invites the Secretary-General of the United Nations to submit to the Security Council proposals for strengthening the presence of the United Nations system, particularly in the area of security, humanitarian assistance and human rights.e

Page 3, Paragraph 18
The Conference expresses its concern at the deterioration in the humanitarian situation; it requests that greater resources be mobilized to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches its intended recipients and that refugees and displaced persons are afforded protection. It expects that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and ICRC will continue to work to this end.
Protection measures: Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of groups
Page 3, 18. The Conference expresses its concern at the deterioration in the humanitarian
situation; it requests that greater resources be mobilized to ensure that humanitarian
assistance reaches its intended recipients and that refugees and displaced persons are
afforded protection.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: Rights institutions→Regional or international human rights institutions→Monitoring calls
Page 2, Paragraph 12
The Conference calls upon the Government of National Reconciliation to give high priority to respect for civil liberties and personal security; it calls upon the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide all possible support to the Ivorian Government in this area through appropriate means.

Page 3, Paragraph 18
The Conference expresses its concern at the deterioration in the humanitarian situation; it requests that greater resources be mobilized to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches its intended recipients and that refugees and displaced persons are afforded protection. It expects that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and ICRC will continue to work to this end.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 3, Paragraph 14
The heads of State invite the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the participating States that are also members of the United Nations Security Council to arrange to have the conclusions of the Conference endorsed by the Council. The Conference expresses the hope that the Security Council will affirm, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the right of the ECOWAS forces and the forces supporting them to take the necessary steps to ensure the security and freedom of movement of their personnel and to ensure, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Government of National Reconciliation, the protection of civilians immediately threatened with physical violence within their zones of operation, using the means available to them. The Conference also invites the Secretary-General of the United Nations to submit to the Security Council proposals for strengthening the presence of the United Nations system, particularly in the area of security, humanitarian assistance and human rights.
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: Page 3, Paragraph 18
The Conference expresses its concern at the deterioration in the humanitarian situation; it requests that greater resources be mobilized to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches its intended recipients and that refugees and displaced persons are afforded protection. It expects that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and ICRC will continue to work to this end.

Page 3, Paragraph 19
The Conference deplores the extent of the damage occasioned by the duration of the crisis, not only to the economy of Cote d'Ivoire but to the economies of the countries of the region. It encourages the Government of National Reconciliation to prepare an economic and social recovery program me, as called for in the Agreement. It urges IMF, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the European Un ion and bilateral donors to contribute to this recovery by making their expertise and financial resources available to the Government of National Reconciliation. The Monitoring Committee shall transmit all useful recommendations to donors so that their contributions may be effectively utilized in the effort to restore peace and stability.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: Page 3, Paragraph 14
The heads of State invite the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the participating States that are also members of the United Nations Security Council to arrange to have the conclusions of the Conference endorsed by the Council. The Conference expresses the hope that the Security Council will affirm, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the right of the ECOWAS forces and the forces supporting them to take the necessary steps to ensure the security and freedom of movement of their personnel and to ensure, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Government of National Reconciliation, the protection of civilians immediately threatened with physical violence within their zones of operation, using the means available to them. The Conference also invites the Secretary-General of the United Nations to submit to the Security Council proposals for strengthening the presence of the United Nations system, particularly in the area of security, humanitarian assistance and human rights.
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: Page 3, paragraph 16.
The Conference requests that the Government of National Reconciliation facilitate the deployment of ECOWAS forces and French support forces throughout Cote d'Ivoire with a view to promoting the implementation of the military regrouping and disarmament measures provided for in the Agreement.
DDR: Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
Page 3, Paragraph 16
The Conference requests that the Government of National Reconciliation facilitate the deployment of ECOWAS forces and French support forces throughout Cote d'Ivoire with a view to promoting the implementation of the military regrouping and disarmament measures provided for in the Agreement.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: Page 3, Paragraph 17
The Conference wishes to recall the importance of the principles of good- neighbourliness, non-interference and regional cooperation. Accordingly, it calls upon all States that are neighbours of Cote d'Ivoire to support the peace process by preventing any action that might undermine the security of Cote d'Ivoire.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: Page 1, Paragraph 6
The Conference endorses the Agreement concluded at Linas-Marcoussis by the round table, which establishes national reconciliation and paves the way for a return to peace in Cote d'Ivoire with respect for the constitutional order.

Page 4, Paragraph 20
In concluding its work, the Conference expresses its conviction that the Linas- Marcoussis Agreement will lead to national reconciliation and a return to stability. It believes that only mutual trust among all the parties will allow the Government of National Reconciliation to accomplish its task. For their part, the Conference participants intend to do all they can to help Ivorians uphold the commitments they have undertaken to bring peace and prosperity to Cote d'Ivoire.

Implementation

UN signatory: In attendance, though agreement not signed: the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Kofi Annan,, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),Mr. Abdou Diouf, and representatives of the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),
Other international signatory: At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr. Jacques Chirac, the heads of State of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, and South Africa, representatives of the heads of State of Angola, the Gambia, Guinea, the Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Togo, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Kofi Annan, representatives of the States members of the European Union, the President of the European Commission, Mr. Romano Prodi, the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Mr. Javier Solana, and the President of the International Organization of la Francophonie, Mr. Abdou Diouf, and representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the African Development Bank (ADB), the Office of the United Nations High Com missioner for Human Rights, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Community of Sant'Egidio met at Paris on 25 and 26 January 2003 to consider and adopt the reconciliation agreement concluded by the political forces of Cote d'Ivoire at Linas-Marcoussis and to offer their support for its proper implementation.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: Page 2, Paragraph 10
The Conference decides that the Monitoring Committee shall consist of the following members:
- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Abidjan, who shall coordinate the representation of the bodies of the United Nations system;
- The representative of the ECOWAS secretariat;
- The representative of the Commission of the African Un ion;
- The representative of the country occupying the Presidency of the European Union;
- The representative of the European Commission;
- The representative of IMF;
- The representative of the World Bank;
- A representative of the Group of 8;
- The representative of the International Organization of la Francophonie;
- The Ambassador of France to Cote d'Ivoire;
- A military adviser representing the countries involved in bringing the crisis to an end.

Page 2, Paragraph 11
The Conference expresses the hope that the Chairman of the Monitoring Committee will be the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. It requests that the Committee meet regularly and report to the bodies it represents on the implementation of the Agreement.

Page 3, Paragraph 13
The Conference affirms the importance of support from the States members of ECOWAS and the United Nations in restoring peace and security in Cote d'Ivoire. It expresses its gratitude to ECOWAS and France for having committed troops to participate in the military and security effort, and welcomes the adoption of the statement issued by the President of the United Nations Security Council on 20 December 2002, which endorsed that deployment.

Page 3, Paragraph 14
The heads of State invite the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the participating States that are also members of the United Nations Security Council to arrange to have the conclusions of the Conference endorsed by the Council. The Conference expresses the hope that the Security Council will affirm, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the right of the ECOWAS forces and the forces supporting them to take the necessary steps to ensure the security and freedom of movement of their personnel and to ensure, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Government of National Reconciliation, the protection of civilians immediately threatened with physical violence within their zones of operation, using the means available to them. The Conference also invites the Secretary-General of the United Nations to submit to the Security Council proposals for strengthening the presence of the United Nations system, particularly in the area of security, humanitarian assistance and human rights.

Page 3, Paragraph 15
The Conference recommends that the Secretary-General of the United Nations submit to the Security Council recommendations for the deployment of civilian and military observers who will help to supervise the implementation of the Agreement throughout Cote d'Ivoire.

Page 3, Paragraph 16
The Conference requests that the Government of National Reconciliation facilitate the deployment of ECOWAS forces and French support forces throughout Cote d'Ivoire with a view to promoting the implementation of the military regrouping and disarmament measures provided for in the Agreement.
Enforcement mechanism: Page 2, Paragraph 9.
The Conference decides to support the establishment of a committee to
monitor the Agreement, to be constituted immediately at Abidjan. It confirms that this Monitoring Committee shall be entrusted with monitoring the implementation of the provisions of the Agreement and shall be empowered to invoke any national, regional or international authority in the event of obstruction or failure so that appropriate steps can be taken. The Monitoring Committee shall be specifically empowered to bring any instances of failure to implement the Agreement to the attention of the United Nations Security Council through the appropriate channels so that the Council may draw the appropriate conclusions and take the necessary decisions.

Page 2, Paragraph 10
The Conference decides that the Monitoring Committee shall consist of the following members:
- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Abidjan, who shall coordinate the representation of the bodies of the United Nations system;
- The representative of the ECOWAS secretariat;
- The representative of the Commission of the African Un ion;
- The representative of the country occupying the Presidency of the European Union;
- The representative of the European Commission;
- The representative of IMF;
- The representative of the World Bank;
- A representative of the Group of 8;
- The representative of the International Organization of la Francophonie;
- The Ambassador of France to Cote d'Ivoire;
- A military adviser representing the countries involved in bringing the crisis to an end.

Page 2, Paragraph 11
The Conference expresses the hope that the Chairman of the Monitoring Committee will be the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. It requests that the Committee meet regularly and report to the bodies it represents on the implementation of the Agreement.

Page 3, Paragraph 19.
The Conference deplores the extent of the damage occasioned by the duration of the crisis, not only to the economy of Cote d'Ivoire but to the economies of the countries of the region. It encourages the Government of National Reconciliation to prepare an economic and social recovery programme, as called for in the Agreement. It urges IMF, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the European Union and bilateral donors to contribute to this recovery by making their expertise and financial resources available to the Government of National Reconciliation. The Monitoring Committee shall transmit all useful recommendations to donors so that their contributions may be effectively utilized in the effort to restore peace and stability.
Related cases: No specific mention.
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Annex II to the letter dated 27 January 2003 from the Permanent

Representative of France to the United Nations addressed to the

President of the Security Council

[Original:

French]

Conclusions of the Conference of Heads of State on Cote d'lvoire

(Paris, 25 and 26 January 2003)

1. At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr. Jacques Chirac,

the heads of State of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'lvoire,

Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, and South Africa, representatives of the

heads of State of Angola, the Gambia, Guinea, the Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and

Togo, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Kofi Annan, representatives

of the States members of the European Union, the President of the European

Commission, Mr. Romano Prodi, the High Representative for the Common Foreign

and Security Policy (CFSP), Mr. Javier Solana, and the President of the International

Organization of la Francophonie, Mr. Abdou Diouf, and representatives of the

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, the

International Monetary Fund (IMF), the African Development Bank (ADB), the

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office of

the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International

Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Community of Sant'Egidio met at Paris

on 25 and 26 January 2003 to consider and adopt the reconciliation agreement

concluded by the political forces of Cote d'lvoire at Linas-Marcoussis and to offer

their support for its proper implementation.

2. The Conference was chaired jointly by the President of the French Republic,

Mr. Jacques Chirac, the Chairman of the African Union and the Secretary-General of

the United Nations.

3. The Conference heard statements by President Mbeki, in his capacity as

current Chairman of the African Union, President Wade, in his capacity as Chairman

of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Gbagbo,

President of Cote d'lvoire, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

4. The Conference took note of the Agreement signed at Linas-Marcoussis on

24 January 2003 by the round table of Ivorian political forces, which was submitted

to it by Mr. Pierre Mazeaud.

It commended the participants for the loftiness of their

vision and for their sense of responsibility.

5. The Conference pays a tribute to the efforts and initiatives of ECOWAS, the

African Union and the United Nations, which paved the way for the Linas-

Marcoussis Agreement.

It commends the personal efforts of President Wade and

President Eyadema, which laid the groundwork for a peace agreement.

It welcomes

the constant support shown for these undertakings by the Chairman of the African

Union and the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

6. The Conference endorses the Agreement concluded at Linas-Marcoussis by the

round table, which establishes national reconciliation and paves the way for a return

to peace in Cote d'lvoire with respect for the constitutional order.

7. The Conference welcomed the announcement by President Gbagbo of the

establishment of a Government of National Reconciliation, as called for in the

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Linas-Marcoussis Agreement.

It took note of the fact that, after consultation with

the Ivorian political forces, the Government is to be headed by Mr. Seydou Diarra,

Prime Minister-designate, and constituted in accordance with the criteria

recommended in the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement for ensuring a balance.

8. The Conference stresses the need to implement the provisions of the

Agreement promptly.

In particular, it calls upon the Government of National

Reconciliation, once constituted, to begin to put the programme of implementation

for the Agreement into effect immediately.

9. The Conference decides to support the establishment of a committee to

monitor the Agreement, to be constituted immediately at Abidjan.

It confirms that

this Monitoring Committee shall be entrusted with monitoring the implementation of

the provisions of the Agreement and shall be empowered to invoke any national,

regional or international authority in the event of obstruction or failure so that

appropriate steps can be taken.

The Monitoring Committee shall be specifically

empowered to bring any instances of failure to implement the Agreement to the

attention of the United Nations Security Council through the appropriate channels so

that the Council may draw the appropriate conclusions and take the necessary

decisions.

10. The Conference decides that the Monitoring Committee shall consist of the

following members:

- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in

Abidjan, who shall coordinate the representation of the bodies of the United

Nations system;

- The representative of the ECOWAS secretariat;

- The representative of the Commission of the African Union;

- The representative of the country occupying the Presidency of the European

Union;

- The representative of the European Commission;

- The representative of IMF;

- The representative of the World Bank;

- A representative of the Group of 8;

- The representative of the International Organization of la Francophonie;

- The Ambassador of France to Cote d'lvoire;

- A military adviser representing the countries involved in bringing the crisis to

an end.

11. The Conference expresses the hope that the Chairman of the Monitoring

Committee will be the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United

Nations.

It requests that the Committee meet regularly and report to the bodies it

represents on the implementation of the Agreement.

12. The Conference calls upon the Government of National Reconciliation to give

high priority to respect for civil liberties and personal security;

it calls upon the

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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide all possible

support to the Ivorian Government in this area through appropriate means.

13. The Conference affirms the importance of support from the States members of

ECOWAS and the United Nations in restoring peace and security in Cote d'lvoire.

expresses its gratitude to ECOWAS and France for having committed troops to

participate in the military and security effort, and welcomes the adoption of the

statement issued by the President of the United Nations Security Council on

20 December 2002, which endorsed that deployment.

14. The heads of State invite the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the

participating States that are also members of the United Nations Security Council to

arrange to have the conclusions of the Conference endorsed by the Council.

The

Conference expresses the hope that the Security Council will affirm, in accordance

with the Charter of the United Nations, the right of the ECOWAS forces and the

forces supporting them to take the necessary steps to ensure the security and

freedom of movement of their personnel and to ensure, without prejudice to the

responsibilities of the Government of National Reconciliation, the protection of

civilians immediately threatened with physical violence within their zones of

operation, using the means available to them.

The Conference also invites the

Secretary-General of the United Nations to submit to the Security Council proposals

for strengthening the presence of the United Nations system, particularly in the area

of security, humanitarian assistance and human rights.

15. The Conference recommends that the Secretary-General of the United Nations

submit to the Security Council recommendations for the deployment of civilian and

military observers who will help to supervise the implementation of the Agreement

throughout Cote d'lvoire.

16. The Conference requests that the Government of National Reconciliation

facilitate the deployment of ECOWAS forces and French support forces throughout

Cote d'lvoire with a view to promoting the implementation of the military

regrouping and disarmament measures provided for in the Agreement.

17. The Conference wishes to recall the importance of the principles of goodneighbourliness,

non-interference and regional cooperation.

Accordingly, it calls

upon all States that are neighbours of Cote d'lvoire to support the peace process by

preventing any action that might undermine the security of Cote d'lvoire.

18. The Conference expresses its concern at the deterioration in the humanitarian

situation;

it requests that greater resources be mobilized to ensure that humanitarian

assistance reaches its intended recipients and that refugees and displaced persons are

afforded protection.

It expects that the United Nations High Commissioner for

Refugees, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and ICRC will

continue to work to this end.

19. The Conference deplores the extent of the damage occasioned by the duration

of the crisis, not only to the economy of Cote d'lvoire but to the economies of the

countries of the region.

It encourages the Government of National Reconciliation to

prepare an economic and social recovery programme, as called for in the

Agreement.

It urges IMF, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the

European Union and bilateral donors to contribute to this recovery by making their

expertise and financial resources available to the Government of National

Reconciliation.

The Monitoring Committee shall transmit all useful

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recommendations to donors so that their contributions may be effectively utilized in

the effort to restore peace and stability.

20. In concluding its work, the Conference expresses its conviction that the Linas-

Marcoussis Agreement will lead to national reconciliation and a return to stability.

believes that only mutual trust among all the parties will allow the Government of

National Reconciliation to accomplish its task.

For their part, the Conference

participants intend to do all they can to help Ivorians uphold the commitments they

have undertaken to bring peace and prosperity to Cote d'lvoire.