Launched on Saturday, November 16, 2019, in Djéréhouyé, the community reparations process took concrete shape during the week of December 18–20, 2019. During this period, HCRRUN held a series of meetings and discussions with the communities in conflict in the locality.
In addition to meeting with the communities concerned, HCRRUN also held discussions with administrative authorities, national and local elected officials from the prefecture of Ogou, as well as various other dignitaries.
These consultations were aimed at gaining a comprehensive understanding of the situation in all its dimensions and exploring possible solutions with the participation of the parties involved in the conflict.
In accordance with Recommendation No. 54:
“The CVJR recommends that community and collective reparations be prioritized in cases of intercommunity conflicts and population displacement. These reparations, which may take the form of public utility works or development projects, must be distinguished from ordinary State projects. Furthermore, the CVJR recommends that particular attention be paid to land issues, traditional chieftaincy, and abuses of authority, which are often at the root of these intercommunity conflicts. Finally, the CVJR recommends that, where conditions permit, traditional reconciliation or mediation initiatives be undertaken to restore cohesion between social groups in conflict.”
