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EU diplomat in Ivory Coast killed EU diplomat in Ivory Coast killed
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A French diplomat working for the European Union in Ivory Coast has been shot dead, officials say. A French diplomat working for the European Union in Ivory Coast has been killed by unidentified gunmen.
He was killed by unidentified gunmen overnight at his home in the country's commercial capital Abidjan, according to diplomatic sources. The victim was in charge of security for EU missions in West Africa, a French embassy spokesman said.
It is unclear whether the killing took place during a robbery or was politically motivated. He was shot dead overnight at his home in the country's main city Abidjan. It is not known whether the incident was a robbery or a political act.
Ivory Coast has been split in two since rebels seized the north in 2002, and the peace process is currently stalled.Ivory Coast has been split in two since rebels seized the north in 2002, and the peace process is currently stalled.
France retained strong ties with its former colony - long regarded as a haven of stability in West Africa - for decades after independence in 1960.France retained strong ties with its former colony - long regarded as a haven of stability in West Africa - for decades after independence in 1960.
But relations between Paris and the government of President Laurent Gbagbo became tense after the September 2002 coup attempt by northern rebels - known as the New Forces.But relations between Paris and the government of President Laurent Gbagbo became tense after the September 2002 coup attempt by northern rebels - known as the New Forces.
The president's supporters have accused Paris of supporting the insurgents.The president's supporters have accused Paris of supporting the insurgents.
The man was named as Michel Niaucel, 53.