Mutineers Wound Ivory Coast Protesters

Date of Occurrence

April 14, 2017
State/Country

Cote d'Ivoire

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Description

In a counter-demonstration against a mutiny among army officials due to a pay dispute, soldiers shot at protesters, injuring half a dozen.

Actions Taken

Six protesters were shot and injured, and two others were beaten up.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2017-04-14
State/Country

Cote d'Ivoire
Perpetrator

Gendarmes
Legal Foundation

Articles 3 and 20 of the 2016 constitution.
Source

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/05/mutineers-wound-ivory-coast-protest-170514132038161.html

Location

Region

Cote d’Ivoire

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Association & Assembly

Mode of Attacks

Unlawful Killings, Physical Attacks, Torture, Degrading Treatment

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