LINKS TO FACTS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OF GOVERNMENT AGENTS

Links To Facts Of Criminal Activities Of Government Agents


I.   Drug trafficking  -  follow the links below:

1.   https://www.vice.com/amp/fr/article/g5pqq7/cocaine-trafic-afrique-ouest-vice-3

2.    https://lebanco.net/news/40584-hamed-bakayoko-porte-plainte-contre-les-journalistes-de-vice-media.html

3.   https://www.lebanco.net/news/40495-de-b244lo-kotch-224-vice-m233dia-la-m233disance-continue.html


4.    NDRANGHETA’S DRUG TRAFFICKING HUB OF WEST AFRICA: IVORY COAST

A.   https://www.occrp.org/en/investigations/7249-for-love-or-money-an-ndrangheta-daughter-on-west-africa-s-cocaine-trail“

Jole’s new home [Ivory Coast]  placed her at the center of what has become one of the most important hubs in the ‘Ndrangheta’s cocaine importation network.”

“In April 2011, Jole left Italy for Abidjan.”

“Over the last decade, the countries of West Africa have become increasingly important as waypoints in the cocaine trade to Europe, where direct shipments from South America raise red flags. Organized crime groups typically run numerous routes at once, allowing them to switch and adapt in response to law enforcement action.    According to an Italian police note obtained by reporters, Ivory Coast is recognized as one of these hubs.”


B. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/investigationspecial-reports/477677-investigation-armed-and-dangerous-inside-the-ndranghetas-intercontinental-cocaine-pipeline.html?mc_cid=b7f2c67d86&mc_eid=e6911b6fb4
“A second equally momentus police sting, begun in 2018 and codenamed “Spaghetti Connection,” first traced a global trafficking system involving Maluferru, which police believed began in São Paulo and reached Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, before winding its way to Rotterdam and Antwerp…The Abidjan Operation…boat seen in the Lagoon of Abidjan as a container ship is seen docked in the background. [Credit: Roux Olivier/Alamy] Maluferru, documents show, had first traveled to the Ivory Coast in 2018, with the dentist securing him direct access to a key Ivorian facilitator: a policewoman who provided him with immigration permits and access to a flat in Abidjan’s upmarket Zone 4, rented in her name.

II.History of illegal activities:

5. (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday lifted decade-old sanctions against Ivory Coast, the world's biggest cocoa producer, citing a successful presidential election last year and its progress in tackling illegal trafficking of arms and natural resources.The sanctions were imposed in February 2006 under President George W. Bush against Ivory Coast political figures for blocking a 2003 peace process. The country had been split in two since a 2002 civil war launched by rebels against then President Laurent Gbagbo. [Prior to assuming power (in 2011), the rebels were engaged in illegal trafficking of weapons and natural resources. The United Nations has lifted these sanctions in May 2018, not knowing that, the rebels (now on power since 2011), were engaged in other illegal activities across borders of nations. See links of items #1-4].

III.Robbery of State (public) funds through international money laundering:

6. Côte d’Ivoire’s state-owned oil company, Petroci, received millions from a company in the tax haven Seychelles, according to L’Elephant Dechaine. Bank of New York Mellon signalled some payments to Petroci as potentially suspicious because “they involve fictitious entities that cannot be identified by open source searches and therefore the source of funds and/or the purpose of transactions is unknown.”
Follow links below:Robbery of State (public) funds through international money laundering: Scroll down to Cote-D’Ivoire.

7. https://www.icij.org/investigations/fincen-files/fincen-files-reporting-from-across-africa/

8. “Blaise Compaoré : Le chef d'État le mieux payé du monde en 2021 - Médiamass" https://fr.mediamass.net/people/blaise-compaore/plus-gros-salaire.html

9.  “How Blaise Compaoré made Mahamadou Bonkoungou one of Burkina's richest bosses (2/2) - Jeune Afrique" https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1061921/economie/comment-blaise-compaore-a-fait-de-mahamadou-bonkoungou-lun-des-plus-riches-patrons-du-burkina-2-2/


IV.Human Rights Violations:

10.  Continuing Assassination Attempt of Rodolphe Nogbou –See "Statement of Facts” regarding the cruel and unusual persecution, as well as the constant pursue for the killing of Rodolphe Nogbou.

11.  Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Ravina ShamdasaniLocation: GenevaDate: 27 October 2020
https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26430&LangID=E
We urge the Government of Cote d'Ivoire to ensure accountability in relation to reports that at least 20 people have been killed in inter-communal clashes and in confrontations between security forces and supporters of opposition parties in several localities of Côte d'Ivoire in the run-up to the 31 October elections.Inter-communal clashes occurred in the towns of Bongouanou in the east and in Dabou in the south-east of the country, between 17 and 21 October. In various opposition demonstrations in other towns and in the capital Abidjan, unidentified individuals assaulted, threatened and intimidated protestors using machetes and knives with apparent impunity. On some occasions, voting stations were damaged, people's voting cards destroyed, and private businesses were looted.To prevent recurrence of such events, it is crucial that the authorities conduct prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigations into all human rights violations and abuses, regardless of the political affiliation of the alleged perpetrators. We understand that a number of individuals have been arrested in relation to the violence in Dabou.Also deeply worrying is the persistent use of hate speech -- or language amounting to advocacy of hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination and violence on the basis of ethnic and political affiliations -- both online and offline, and the manipulation of ethnic differences for political ends.  Given the history of electoral violence in Côte d'Ivoire, we appeal to all parties to refrain from using discriminatory and provocative language along ethnic affiliations that could lead to more divisions in society and, ultimately, to violence.We call on the authorities to protect the right to political participation in accordance with international standards, and to ensure its exercise without discrimination, fear or reprisals. The authorities must ensure respect for the right to peaceful assembly and protect participants against attacks from third parties. We appeal for calm in the lead up to the election and in its aftermath, and for differences to be resolved through dialogue. End————New York   22 October 2020   
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on Côte d’Ivoire
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-10-22/statement-attributable-the-spokesman-for-the-secretary-general-c%C3%B4te-d%E2%80%99ivoire
The Secretary-General is concerned about the tense situation in Côte d'Ivoire ahead of the presidential election scheduled to take place on 31 October. He condemns the violent events in Bonoua and Dabou, which caused several fatalities, and expresses his sincere condolences to the bereaved families.The Secretary-General reiterates his call on political and opinion leaders to reject the use of hate speech and the incitement of violence along ethnopolitical lines. He encourages all political actors and their supporters to embrace meaningful dialogue and forge an environment conducive to the holding of an inclusive and peaceful election.The Secretary-General reassures the people of Côte d'Ivoire of the continued support of the United Nations towards democratic consolidation and national cohesion.  Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General****—————18 August 2020.  

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on Côte d'Ivoire 
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-08-18/statement-attributable-the-spokesman-for-the-secretary-general-c%C3%B4te-divoire-scroll-down-for-french-version
The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Côte d'Ivoire ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October 31st. The Secretary-General is concerned about the violent events reported in the country over the past few days, which led to the death of several people in Daoukro, Bonoua and Gagnoa. He extends his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes a prompt recovery for the injured. The Secretary-General urges all stakeholders to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences and to create an environment conducive for a peaceful, inclusive and credible election. He reassures the Government and people of Côte d'Ivoire of the continued support of the United Nations. 
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.——————————