Cote d'Ivoire: New Attacks on Military Camps in Abidjan

Abidjan — Attacks on two military camps in Abidjan left several people dead on Monday, just days after the formation of a new unity government in Cote d'Ivoire had restored hope of a peaceful end to the three-year crisis dividing the nation.

There was heavy gunfire heard during the early morning attack against the main Akuedo military barracks but within two hours Ivorian army chief of staff Philippe Mangou went on state television to reassure residents that the army was in control of the camps.

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