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Côte d'Ivoire: concern on Abidjan security incidents
8 Nov 2002 -
UNHCR voices concern about refugee harassment in Abidjan
8 Nov 2002 The UN refugee agency has found an alternative site for some displaced refugees in the Ivorian city of Abidjan after they complained about harassment and insecurity. Meanwhile, 26 Sierra Leonean refugees have flown home amid the tense climate. -
Côte d'Ivoire: Regional emergency plan set up.
29 Oct 2002 -
UNHCR updates regional emergency plan in midst of Ivorian turmoil
29 Oct 2002 Besides helping displaced refugees in Côte d'Ivoire, the UN refugee agency has deployed staff to neighbouring countries to assist fleeing refugees and will soon set up a regional stockpile for 20,000 people. Meanwhile, some 40 Sierra Leonean refugees in Abidjan are set to fly home. -
Côte d'Ivoire: UNHCR welcomes ceasefire agreement, but many still need help
18 Oct 2002 -
West African countries meet to discuss contingency plans for Côte d'Ivoire
17 Oct 2002 Representatives from Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana, Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone are meeting with international agencies to discuss different scenarios and their possible humanitarian consequences. -
Côte d'Ivoire: UNHCR extremely concerned about continuing displacement
15 Oct 2002 -
Côte d'Ivoire: UNHCR welcomes government decision
11 Oct 2002 -
Chaos in Côte d'Ivoire hits both locals and foreigners
11 Oct 2002 Sporadic fighting and rising xenophobia have displaced more Ivorians, immigrants and refugees within the country. At the same time, some Ivorians and foreign nationals are also leaving for surrounding countries.