The UN official investigating alleged abuses in Ivory Coast after a disputed election says he has evidence of extra-judicial killings.
Simon Munzu told the BBC his staff had verified some cases, while others were reported by families.
But he said a campaign of intimidation by incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo's supporters appeared to have receded.
Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga is travelling to Abidjan to help try and resolve a post-election stalemate.
Mr Gbagbo has so far refused demands from the world community to stand down in favour of his rival in the 28 November presidential polls, Alassane Ouattara, who is internationally recognised as the victor.
Mr Odinga, the African Union's representative, is due to travel from Nigeria - where he has held discussions with President Goodluck Jonathan - to meet Mr Gbagbo and Mr Ouattara.
He will join a mission from the West African regional group, Ecowas, including the presidents of Benin, Cape Verde and Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone's information minister, Ibrahim Ben-Kargbo, told the BBC the leaders will call on Mr Gbagbo to step down, and did not intend to negotiate with him.
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Simon Munzu told the BBC his staff had verified some cases, while others were reported by families.
But he said a campaign of intimidation by incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo's supporters appeared to have receded.
Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga is travelling to Abidjan to help try and resolve a post-election stalemate.
Mr Gbagbo has so far refused demands from the world community to stand down in favour of his rival in the 28 November presidential polls, Alassane Ouattara, who is internationally recognised as the victor.
Mr Odinga, the African Union's representative, is due to travel from Nigeria - where he has held discussions with President Goodluck Jonathan - to meet Mr Gbagbo and Mr Ouattara.
He will join a mission from the West African regional group, Ecowas, including the presidents of Benin, Cape Verde and Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone's information minister, Ibrahim Ben-Kargbo, told the BBC the leaders will call on Mr Gbagbo to step down, and did not intend to negotiate with him.
Read More
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12106183
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