The president-elect of the Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, recognized by the international community, today announced the blockade of the presidential palace where the president in power, Laurent Gbagbo, with his family. "A blockade has been established in the area residence to ensure the safety of the inhabitants of the neighborhood, "Ouattara said in a message to the nation broadcast on Ivorian TV (TCI) controlled by the field.
Ouattara deplored "the obstinacy of Gbagbo has plunged the country into a grave humanitarian and security crisis. Ouattara President asked the government to take" immediate steps to end the suffering of the people. "He also instructed the senior commander the national gendarmerie and general manager of the national police to take appropriate measures to ensure the maintenance of order and security of persons and goods, and their free movement.
The transportation of food products to markets and commercial areas are provided as well as the provision of pharmacies and health centers with medicines, he said. The president-elect has also ensured that it has contacted the Governor of Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) to reopen its branches in Ivory Coast.
He said that he will do everything necessary to ensure the resumption of operations at all banks as soon as possible and allow the payment of wages and delayed payments. Stated that it had asked the European Union lifted sanctions against the ports of Abidjan and San Pedro to allow recovery of the export activities of coffee and cocoa, suspended since February.
It also requested the Minister of Mines and Energy to handle the reopening of the Ivorian Refinery Company (SIR) and ensure the normal supply of gas and fuel markets. Moreover, Ouattara announced the reduction, from Friday, the curfew in force since 31 March, to allow a gradual return to normal.
In regard to the alleged killings in recent days in the West, said, clarifying the facts that he condemned "in the strongest terms." Recalled, in this regard, have decided to create a national commission of inquiry to enable "the perpetrators receive the punishment they deserve." All arrangements will be made to exemplary cooperation with international jurisdictions and organizations human rights to investigate, prosecute, judge s punish the perpetrators of these unspeakable acts, "he said.
Alassane Ouattara said that victims of looting and robbery receive compensation from the state. Finally, he reaffirmed his commitment to be the president of all Ivorians. "To be Christian, Muslim or any other confession, I have voted or not, I ask solemnly its sense of responsibility and dignity that has always characterized our people, "and invited his compatriots to refrain from acts of revenge and retaliation. 
Ouattara deplored "the obstinacy of Gbagbo has plunged the country into a grave humanitarian and security crisis. Ouattara President asked the government to take" immediate steps to end the suffering of the people. "He also instructed the senior commander the national gendarmerie and general manager of the national police to take appropriate measures to ensure the maintenance of order and security of persons and goods, and their free movement.
The transportation of food products to markets and commercial areas are provided as well as the provision of pharmacies and health centers with medicines, he said. The president-elect has also ensured that it has contacted the Governor of Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) to reopen its branches in Ivory Coast.
He said that he will do everything necessary to ensure the resumption of operations at all banks as soon as possible and allow the payment of wages and delayed payments. Stated that it had asked the European Union lifted sanctions against the ports of Abidjan and San Pedro to allow recovery of the export activities of coffee and cocoa, suspended since February.
It also requested the Minister of Mines and Energy to handle the reopening of the Ivorian Refinery Company (SIR) and ensure the normal supply of gas and fuel markets. Moreover, Ouattara announced the reduction, from Friday, the curfew in force since 31 March, to allow a gradual return to normal.
In regard to the alleged killings in recent days in the West, said, clarifying the facts that he condemned "in the strongest terms." Recalled, in this regard, have decided to create a national commission of inquiry to enable "the perpetrators receive the punishment they deserve." All arrangements will be made to exemplary cooperation with international jurisdictions and organizations human rights to investigate, prosecute, judge s punish the perpetrators of these unspeakable acts, "he said.
Alassane Ouattara said that victims of looting and robbery receive compensation from the state. Finally, he reaffirmed his commitment to be the president of all Ivorians. "To be Christian, Muslim or any other confession, I have voted or not, I ask solemnly its sense of responsibility and dignity that has always characterized our people, "and invited his compatriots to refrain from acts of revenge and retaliation.
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