Abidjan District: Evictions aim to save lives (Government Spokesperson)

Government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly justified the ongoing eviction operations in Abidjan district on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, stating they aim to restore urban order and protect populations. He emphasized that public space occupation is precarious and these interventions save lives from risks of flooding, landslides, or unsanitary conditions. The state supports displaced people through relocation and basic services, but some beneficiaries have returned to illegally occupy the sites.