In Côte d’Ivoire, election expert El Hadj Omar Diop reacts to Tidiane Thiam’s referral to the UN Human Rights Committee.

Thiam’s complaint challenges his removal from the electoral roll ahead of the October presidential election.

Diop, a specialist in international law and director of OVIPA, suggests the case could be favourable to Thiam.

The referral raises important questions about electoral fairness and political inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire.