Chronology of Events

revised on 5 July 2017

Côte d’Ivoire

2 December 2010

The Independent Electoral Commission announced that Alassane Ouattara had won the presidential run-off with 54 pecent of the vote. The Constititutional Court contested the announcement, in view of some disagreements over the results.

2 December 2010

The head of UNOCI Choi Young-jin briefed the Council on the electoral process in the country. The Council subsequently issued a press statement welcoming the holding of the election and taking note of the assessment of the Special Representative.

28 November 2010

Run-off presidential elections were held in Côte d’Ivoire.

24 November 2010

The Council authorised the temporary redeployment of a maximum of three infantry companies and an aviation unit comprised of two military utility helicopters from UNMIL to UNOCI, to assist with security arrangements.

23 November 2010

The Secretary-General submitted a report updating the Council on the political and security situation in Côte d’Ivoire.

22 November 2010

The Secretary-General requested for advance approval of the redeployment of troops and aviation assets from the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to UNOCI as a contingency security measure.

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