Côte d’Ivoire: Positive Steps Help Combat Roadblock Extortion

The government of Côte d’Ivoire should be commended for taking action against security forces who extort money at roadblocks. Human Rights Watch called on the government to extend its efforts to secondary roads in rural areas, where members of the Republican Forces continue to regularly extort money. (Abidjan) – The government of Côte d’Ivoire should be commended for taking action against security forces who extort money at roadblocks, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch called on the government to extend its efforts to secondary roads in rural areas, where members…

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