The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) in charge of humanitarian affairs, Mr. Ndolamb Ngokwey, has reiterated to administrative authorities in Daloa, the United Nations support to the Ivorian Government in accordance with Resolution 2112 recently adopted by the United Nations Security Council. He made the statement on Thursday, 26 September 2013, during a courtesy visit to the Prefect of Haut Sassandra region, Mr. Brou Kouamé.



"{We came to explain the role of accompaniment that UNOCI intends to play towards the Government in general and the local authorities in particular with regards to security and stability in the country}," said Mr. Ngokwey.



According to the Deputy Special Representative, UNOCI's support and assistance to the Ivorian Government will focus on the priorities stated in the new Resolution, such as protection of civilians, the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) process, Security Sector Reform (SSR), strengthening the Rule of Law and promoting Human Rights.



Welcoming the constant presence of UNOCI beside the Ivorian authorities in the search for a definitive end to the crisis, Mr. Brou Kouamé recalled the close collaboration between UNOCI and Ivorian forces in his constituency. "{Thanks to the mixed patrols organised by UNOCI peacekeepers and our forces, the level of criminality has

decreased considerably}".



After leaving the prefecture of Daloa, Mr. Ngokwey and his delegation went to UNOCI's Sector West headquarters where a meeting with the different sections of the Mission had been organised.