Ouattara Forces Advance in Abidjan; Massacre Leaves 800 Dead
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Forces loyal to President-elect Alassane Ouattara advanced in Ivory Coast’s commercial capital, Abidjan, as aid agencies said at least 800 people were killed in a massacre outside the city.
The Republican Forces control more than 90 percent of Abidjan, Meite Sindou, a spokesman for the militia, said yesterday. Gunfire continued in the Plateau district, the site of the presidential palace, Agence France-Presse reported.