War Over But Massacres Continue In Ivory Coast -- New York Times/APON THE BANKS OF THE CAVALLY RIVER, Ivory Coast (AP) — The inauguration of Ivory Coast's new president played out before a crowd of tens of thousands. Women wore dresses printed with his portrait. World leaders flew in for the day in a show of international support.
The massacre by the president's men started the day after, at dinnertime.
The soldiers burst into a clearing on the banks of the river here, opening fire with a machine gun mounted on a wheelbarrow. The dozens of families that had sought refuge in this distant spot dropped their plates of food and kicked over pots as they ran.
By the time the soldiers were finished, it was morning and as many as 47 people were dead. The lucky ones drowned in the river.
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More News On The Ivory Coast
Massacres continue in Ivory Coast -- News24
Ivory Coast launches war crimes inquiry -- Al Jazeera
Ivory Coast inquiry investigates post-election violence -- BBC
I.Coast's Ouattara sets up inquiry into war crimes -- Reuters
Ivory Coast leader urges army to 'clean up' its ranks -- AFP
Red Cross Visits Former Ivory Coast President in Detention -- Voice of America
Red Cross makes first visit to detained Gbagbo, wife -- Reuters
Violence and vengeance in Ivory Coast -- Tendai Marima, Al Jazeera
My Comment: Like most conflicts in Africa, Ivory Coast's civil war was primarily tribal/sectarian, a tense situation that I predict will persist for a very long time.
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