Cote d'Ivoire Election Day Victims of Psychological Violence by Role

Cote d'Ivoire Election Day Victims of Psychological Violence by Role

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Year: 
2015
Level of government: 
National

Male office agents were the most frequent victims of the incidents of psychological violence recorded on election day. Women voters, however, were more likely than male voters to be targeted by violent incidents.

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