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This report was researched and written by Rob Mahoney,
consultant to the African Division of Human Rights Watch. The report was edited
by Corinne Dufka, West Africa researcher for the Africa Division. Additional research
was conducted by Jeff Scott, Africa Coordinator; and Alice Farmer, intern with
the Africa Division. The report was edited by Georgette Gagnon, deputy director
of the Africa Division; Peter Takirambudde, executive director of the Africa
Division; Iain Levine, program director; James Ross, general counsel; Joanna
Weschler, United Nations Advocacy Director; and Richard Dicker, program
director of the International Justice Program. Production and coordination
assistance was provided by Jeff Scott; Andrea Holley, manager of outreach and
publications; and Fitzroy Hopkins, mail manager.
Research for this report was conducted in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire and elsewhere by Human Rights Watch during the months of February, March and April,
2005. Human Rights Watch is grateful to all individuals who provided
information for this report including government officials, United Nations
officials, journalists, diplomats, human rights activists, and members of
national and international non-governmental organizations.