Sign in

'800 civilians dead' in Ivory coast town

More than 800 civilians have been killed in a western Ivory Coast town where hundreds of UN peacekeepers are based, the International Federation of the Red Cross said today.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2011 - 18:17

More than 800 civilians have been killed in a western Ivory Coast town where hundreds of UN peacekeepers are based, the International Federation of the Red Cross said today.

However the UN’s military spokesman said he had no information about mass killings there.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

judge gavel on a blue wooden background

Man broke into takeaway three times in five days during 'bizarre' burglary spree

Criminal Courts of Justice opening Dublin

Criminal legal aid panel lawyers rise to 825 ahead of contentious €455 'one accused, one fee' payment

'800 civilians dead' in Ivory coast town

UK government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

More in this section

Trump

Donald Trump offers UFC boss Dana White job as his press secretary

Israel Elections

Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form governing coalition

Poland Shooting

Six killed and at least 15 injured after gunman opens fire in Krakow

<p>The perpetrator was shot and wounded during a gunfight with officers a short distance away from the initial violence, police said. Picture: Beata Zawrzel/AP</p>

Six after mass shooting in Krakow with three more victims found at suspect’s home

IE_logo_newsletters

Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox

© Examiner Echo Group Limited