Seven women have been killed in peaceful protests against Gbagbo, incumbent leader of the Ivory Coast. This brings the total to 365 dead since the elections in November, which were meant to unify the country. Some believe this number is much higher. 70,000 have crossed into Liberia, with approximately 200,000 displaced. Although Gbagbo has retained the loyalty of much of the security forces, Ouattara has the support of the international community and is protected by U.N. troops. Thus both sides are at an impasse, with neither willing to relent.
http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/ivorian-forces-kill-six-women-at-pro-ouattara-rally/
No comments:
Post a Comment