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Gunfire erupts in western Ivory Coast city of Man

Unclear whether the shooting is related to a revolt by disgruntled soldies

Reuters January 07, 2017 Less than a minute read

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ABIDJAN: Gunfire erupted in the city of Man in western Ivory Coast early on Saturday, residents said, though it was not immediately clear whether the shooting was related to a revolt by disgruntled soldiers that has struck at least five other cities and towns.

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"There's shooting right now. We have shut ourselves inside at home," resident Alphonse Yao told Reuters by telephone from Man.

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