My husband tells me the UN are there, but do nothing, just 'observe'. They 'observed' while Gbagbo's supporters shot dead several women who were marching peacefully in protest. They issue statements condemning the bloodshed but stand around while it happens. It's just like Rwanda, the UN did nothing while the most horrendous carnage went on in front of them. I cannot understand what their function is, they seem totally impotent to act to protect anyone!