U.N. Involvement - Visualizing Conflict Interest (sitios de interés)
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The country became a member of the United Nations in 1960 and participates in most of its specialized agencies.A mutual defense accord signed with France in 1961 provides for the stationing of French forces in Cote d'Ivoire. The 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion is based in Port Bouet adjacent to the Abidjan Airport.
In September 2002, France established a stabilization force, eventually numbering several thousand, under "Operation Licorne."
In January 2003, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) placed approximately 1,500 peacekeeping troops from five countries--Senegal (commander), Ghana, Benin, Togo, and Niger--on the ground beside the expanded French force. On April 4, 2004, ECOWAS troops became part of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), which was authorized under UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1528.