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UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The UN Mission in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) on Monday reported that Sunday's presidential election was peaceful in Cote d'Ivoire, said a UN spokesman here.
Ten candidates, including incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, contested in this year's elections, seen as crucial to restore lasting peace in the West African nation after the 2010-2011 post-election violence.
"According to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), tallying has just begun and provisional results are expected to be announced either later today or tomorrow," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the secretary-general.
The UNOCI supported the Ivorian police, gendarmerie and military personnel across the country with the provision of security, said Dujarric.
"A number of UN air assets are on standby to assist the Independent Electoral Commission in retrieving electoral materials from 11 hubs to Abidjan's international airport," he said.
"Twelve Mission vehicles are also on standby in Abidjan to assist the Commission in collecting sensitive materials in the area while UN police and peacekeepers have made necessary arrangements to escort these movements," he added.
The 2010 elections resulted in the death of about 3,000 people after the outbreak of post-election violence characterized by a two-week war between armed supporters of former President Laurent Gbagbo and President Ouattara.
