Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5103rd meeting, 16 Dec. 2004, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Côte d'Ivoire"]

Reaffirms its conviction that the full implementation of resolution 1572 (2004) is a key element in ensuring that all Ivorian parties commit themselves fully to the implementation of the peace and national reconciliation process in Côte d'Ivoire; requests the Committee established by the resolution 1572 (2004) to continue its work, taking fully into account the developments of the peace process in Côte d'Ivoire arising from the facilitation efforts undertaken by the African Union; demands that all Ivorian parties stop all incitement to violence and hatred in broadcast, written and other media, and calls upon the Committee to monitor this closely without delay; also demands that all Ivorian parties ensure freedom of the press and unlimited access to information throughout Côte d'Ivoire; expresses its intention to consider without delay further steps to ensure the effective monitoring and implementation of the arms embargo imposed by resolution 1572 (2004).

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