Violence worsens in Cote D'ivoire. Gbagbo (incumbent president) supporters are killing, raping and causing the disappearances of Ouattara supporters. Persons who look to be of an ethic group which typically supports Ouattara (immigrants from other parts of West Africa and Muslims)are routinely the targets. Last week a report was released which stated Cote d'Ivoire media could be brought up for crimes against humanity by the ICC because of the hatred and violence the air waves were inciting.
Quote from Ouattara's UN ambassador:
"Unfortunately, as things stand, the worst is yet to come," Bamba said, adding that "all member states of the United Nations collectively, and the regional powers in Africa ... should act immediately to put an end to that shame."
http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/ivory-coasts-gbagbo-forces-kill-torture-watchdog/
In a situation such as this, is intervention the right solution? Would the North deciding a victor in this conflict bring stability? Or would those people inciting violence find some other cause for doing so, further destabilising the country?
Civil society in Cote d'Ivoire: http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=91733
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