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Gunfire reported as Cote d’Ivoire soldiers block parts of major cities amid talks with govt ‘Deal reached’ with govt after Cote d’Ivoire soldiers block parts of major cities amid talks
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Members of Cote d’Ivoire’s military have reportedly blocked roads in several cities amid an ongoing crisis involving the military and the government of the west African nation. Multiple reports of gunfire indicate clashes are ongoing. Mutinying soldiers in Cote d’Ivoire dissatisfied with their bonus payments reportedly reached a deal with the government late Friday. Several major cities in the west African country were blockaded amid the negotiations, with gunfire also reported.
A group of mutinying soldiers are currently blocking multiple roads leading to Bouake, the second largest urban area in the country, Reuters reports. The deal was struck in the city of Bouake, where a delegation headed by Defence Minister Alain-Richard Donwahi had earlier gathered for talks, Reuters reports.
The situation appears to be a continuation of last week’s military flashpoint, which saw gunfire breakout in a number of Cote d’Ivoire cities as part of a mutiny over a pay rise deal. A group of mutinying soldiers earlier blocked multiple roads leading to Bouake, the second largest urban area in the country.
Scores of soldiers are said to have surrounded a government official’s property in Bouake where pay talks were being held.
It came as an apparent continuation of last week’s military flashpoint, which saw gunfire breakout in a number of Cote d’Ivoire cities as part of a mutiny over a pay rise deal.
Scores of soldiers surrounded a government official’s property in Bouake where pay talks were being held.
Gunfire has been heard in the coastal city of Abidjan, according to AP, citing witnesses.Gunfire has been heard in the coastal city of Abidjan, according to AP, citing witnesses.
One Abidjan resident described to AP how “shots are continuing to intensify” near a military camp in the city.One Abidjan resident described to AP how “shots are continuing to intensify” near a military camp in the city.
Meanwhile, the northern city of Korhogo also saw its roads blocked by the military.Meanwhile, the northern city of Korhogo also saw its roads blocked by the military.
"We've come back to the checkpoint because we don't expect anything good from negotiations. We want our money. That's why we are here," said a soldier taking part in the mutiny, as quoted by Reuters."We've come back to the checkpoint because we don't expect anything good from negotiations. We want our money. That's why we are here," said a soldier taking part in the mutiny, as quoted by Reuters.
It has been reported that members of the armed forces are demanding an increase in pay to 5 million CFA francs, about $8,000. It has been reported that members of the armed forces were demanding an increase in pay to 5 million CFA francs, about $8,000.
Soldiers are also said to be seeking the payment of overdue bonuses, quicker promotions and better living conditions. Soldiers were also said to be seeking the payment of overdue bonuses, quicker promotions and better living conditions.
Last week, the country’s defense minister Alain-Richard Donwahi said the government was prepared to discuss demands. A deal had thought to have been previously agreed on January 7.Last week, the country’s defense minister Alain-Richard Donwahi said the government was prepared to discuss demands. A deal had thought to have been previously agreed on January 7.