the
Mechanism for Conflict Prevention,
Management and
Resolution
(hereinafter referred to as the "ECOWAS Democracy Protocol") and
consequently order the Respondent State to amend the law in question in light
of its international commitments.
A. CONTEXT AND FACTS OF THE MATTER
4. This matter has its origin in the adoption by the National Assembly of the State
of Cote d'lvoire on 28 May 2014 of Law No. 2014-335, relating to the
Independent Electoral Commission of the State of Cote d'lvoire.
5. It is noteworthy that the lvorian Electoral body was established by Edict No.
2000-551 of 9 August 2000. Prior to that date, elections were organized and
managed by the State through the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Edict was
subsequently amended on several occasions.
6. As indicated in Article 17 of the aforesaid Edict, the National Electoral
Commission (NEC) was a transitional body with the task to organize the
presidential, legislative and municipal elections of 2000. Its mandate was
expected to come to an end not later than fifteen (15) days after the
proclamation of the results of the municipal elections.
7. After the above elections, and pursuant to the establishment of the institutions
provided by the Constitution of 1 August 2000, the Parliament, on 9 October
2001, adopted Law No. 2001-634 establishing the Independent Electoral
Commission (IEC).
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