Abidjan, 19 June 2014... The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) is surprised to see that certain publications are attributing statements to the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, on issues of national and international justice, during the UN Security Council meeting on Côte d'Ivoire, which took place in New York on 16 June 2014.



UNOCI categorically denies that the Special Representative spoke about « Simone Gbagbo case » during this meeting.



UNOCI would like to once again remind everyone that it is not an annexe office of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Côte d'Ivoire.



UNOCI would also like to state that it does not interfere in any way in the judicial procedures in Côte d'Ivoire.



The UN Mission in Côte d'Ivoire will continue to implement its United Nations Security Council mandate, which involves the protection of civilians and the promotion of human rights, among other issues.



UNOCI will continue to carry out inclusive actions with transparency and impartiality, in an effort to consolidate peace and national reconciliation, facilitate political dialogue between all Ivorian actors, as well as provide support for preparations for future elections.



UNOCI would like to take this opportunity to appeal once again to journalist for professionalism and respect for ethics and to remind them of their responsibility in the treatment of information.



The statement of the Special Representative, Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou to the UN Security Council is available on the Mission's website www.onuci.org. (Link to Statement.)