Ivorian authorities have said they are setting up a national commission to investigate crimes committed during recent months of violence. A government spokesperson said, the body aims to shed light on all the human rights violations committed during the post-electoral crisis. President Alassane Ouattara has promised abuses will not go unpunished. Both Mr Ouattara's forces and those loyal to former President Laurent Gbagbo are accused of atrocities. Mr Ouattara was sworn-in in April following months of conflict triggered by disputed presidential polls. The spokesman said, the decision to create an investigative body was made at a cabinet meeting. Yesterday, Human Rights Watch claimed that the Abidjan authorities were only investigating abuses committed by Mr Gbagbo's fighters. The violence in Ivory Coast was triggered by the refusal of Mr Gbagbo to cede power and accept Mr Ouattara's victory in presidential elections last November. At least 3,000 people were killed in the conflict.