UN Security Council Resolution 2260 (2016), adopted on January 20, approved a reduction of peacekeeping personnel in Cote d’Ivoire from 5,437 to 4,000.^[1] On April 28, Resolution 2284 (2016) authorized the final extension of the UNOCI (United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire) mission with a scheduled closure date of June 30, 2017. The resolution mandated the UNOCI mission to protect civilians and UN personnel and support political institutions, security institutions and borders, humanitarian assistance, and public information until April 30, 2017. The closure process is scheduled to occur between May 1 and June 30, 2017, during which the Mission will withdraw all UNOCI personnel.^[2]

^[1] “Resolution 2260 (2016),” United Nations Security Council (S/RES/2260 2016), January 20, 2016.

^[2] “Resolution 2284 (2016),” United Nations Security Council (S/RES/2284 2016), April 28, 2016.

The Peace Monitoring Council continued operations in 2009.

The Peace Monitoring Council continued operations in 2008.

The Peace Monitoring Council continued operations in 2007.

The Peace Monitoring Council continued operations in 2006.

The Peace Monitoring Council continued operations in 2005.

The Peace Monitoring Council continued operations in 2004.

The Peace Monitoring Council continued operations in 2003.

The Peace Monitoring Council continued operations in 2002. The International Peace Monitoring Team concluded its mission on June 25, 2002.^[1]

^[1] “Australia, New Zealand hail work of departing Solomons monitors,” BBC Summary of World Broadcasts, June 25, 2002.

The Peace Monitoring Council and International Peace Monitoring Team continued operations in 2001.