The United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), on Thursday, 22 August 2013, organised a public sensitization meeting in Tiahouo in Daloa district as part of its activities to promote lasting peace in Côte d'Ivoire.



Representatives of UNOCI's Public Information Office, UN Police, Child Protection and Civil Affairs Sections, and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees held discussions with the residents of Tiahouo on the UN mandate to promote national reconciliation and political normalization in the country.



The deputy prefect of Vavoua, Boli Djedje, said that Tiahouo was among the villages in the sub prefecture which promoted tolerance throughout the post-electoral crisis.

"No conflict broke out between the different communities before, during and after the post-electoral crisis despite the wild rumours that were circulating," he pointed out.



Mr. Djedje expressed gratitude for the constant support that the UN Mission gave to the Ivorian people in their effort in the peace and normalization process.



For his part, the head of the UNOCI delegation, Mr. Joseph Malanda of UN Police said the meeting was aimed at encouraging the people of Tiahouo to maintain their spirit of peaceful coexistence.



The medical unit of the Jordanian Formed Police Unit of UNOCI to provided free medical consultations and treatment to some 200 persons living in the Tiahouo village during the meeting.