Côte d’Ivoire
27 February 2004
The Council adopted resolution 1528 establishing UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI). The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) forces and MINUCI authority were transferred to the new mission.
13 May 2003
The Council adopted resolution 1479 establishing the UN Mission in Côte d’Ivoire (MINUCI) with a mandate to facilitate the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement and of the ceasefire.
March 2003
A government of national reconciliation was formed with members from the rebel ranks and a consensus prime minister, Seydou Diarra.
24 January 2003
The Linas-Marcoussis Agreement was signed between the Ivorian government and all political forces, under French initiative.
19 September 2002
A mutiny in Abidjan by army officers protesting their demobilisation grew into full-scale rebellion. The rebels seized control of the north.
March 2001
Alassane Ouattara’s party won local elections, which led to a call for fresh presidential and legislative elections.
