Current information on the Rally of Republicans (RDR) is scarce among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

In a 3 July 1995 Reuters article, the RDR is described as part of the centrist opposition. According to Reuters, the party was formed by Democratic Party dissidents (29 Dec. 1996). However, the same source does not specify the date of its foundation. Some sources indicate that Djeny Kobina is the leader of the RDR (Reuters 28 Oct. 1996; ibid., 3 July 1995; La Lettre du Continent 31 July 1997). Zemogo Fofana is cited as national secretary of the party (ibid.)

Information on whether the RDR issues memberships cards could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

La Lettre du Continent [Paris]. 31 July 1997. "Un tandem Gbagbo-Ouattara?" (NEXIS)

Reuters. 29 December 1996. BC Cycle. Marc Koffi. "Tight Security for Violence-Delayed Ivorian Polls." (NEXIS)

_____. 28 October 1996. BC Cycle. Marc Koffi. "Ivorian President Pledges War on Corruption". (NEXIS)

_____. 3 July 1995. BC Cycle. Thalia Griffiths. "Ivorian Opposition RDR Seeks Ouattara Candidacy." (NEXIS).

Africa Confidential [London]. 1996 to present.

Africa Research Bulletin [London]. 1996 to present.

Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports. 1996 to present.

Côte d'Ivoire country File. 1996 to present.

Electronic sources: IRB Databases, Global News Bank, LEXIS/NEXIS, REFWORLD (UNHCR database).