Summary: A History of Uneven Support
Concrete Steps to Support Credible Justice
The Role of Côte d'Ivoire’s International Partners
Recommendations: To the Ivorian Government, Especially the President and the Justice Minister
To the National Assembly
To Staff in the Special Investigative and Examination Cell, including the Procureur de la République and the Investigating Judges
To Côte d'Ivoire's Judiciary Reviewing the Files of Defendants in Pre-Trial Detention
To Côte d'Ivoire's Government Partners, including the European Union, France, and the United States
To the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire
To the United Nations Security Council
To the United Nations Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Côte d'Ivoire
To the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
To the International Criminal Court, Office of the Prosecutor
Methodology
I. Background : The High Cost of Impunity
A Promise of Justice?
A History of Uneven Support for the Special Cell
Late 2014: A Shift in the Right Direction?
What Next?
II. Steps to Support Credible Justice: Provide Consistent Support for Investigations
Eliminate Executive Interference in Judicial Matters
Protect Judges, Prosecutors, and Lawyers under Threat
Protect Witnesses from Threats and Reprisals
Respect the Rights of Defendants
Rule Out Pardons for Those Convicted of Serious Abuses
III. The Role of International Partners: Assistance from Bilateral Partners
International Criminal Court
United Nations
Acknowledgments
Appendix.