US EditionIvory Coast arrests 237 protesters amid rising tensions before presidential election
- At least 237 people were arrested during a protest against government actions in the Ivory Coast, according to reports on the arrests.
- The prefect of Abidjan announced that all marches in the capital on Saturday were illegal due to election order needs.
- Minister of the Interior and Security, Gen. Vagondo Diomand, stated that all arrested individuals would be held accountable for their actions.
- Elections in the Ivory Coast have a history of tension and violence, with leaders like Ouattara changing term limits to stay in power.
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Hundreds Detained in Protest Ahead of Ivorian Presidential Vote
As many as 237 people were arrested Saturday in Ivory Coast’s economic hub of Abidjan during a banned protest called by the opposition to reject upcoming presidential elections where incumbent Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term.
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Ivory Coast arrests 237 protesters amid rising tensions before presidential election
Authorities in the Ivory Coast have arrested at least 237 people during a protest against what activists call the country's authoritarian drift.
Protest Crackdown in Abidjan - Asian News from UK
The protest ban came just a day before the planned march, with the prefect of Abidjan declaring all gatherings illegal to “preserve public order” ahead of the polls. Authorities in Ivory Coast arrested at least 237 people on Saturday after a banned protest in the capital, Abidjan, turned tense, reflecting growing unease ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential election. Security forces used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who had gathere…
At least 237 people were arrested on Saturday in Côte d'Ivoire during a protest against what activists called the country's authoritarian tendency, reported a statement from the Minister of Interior and Security on national television.
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