October 2002
Ivorian Government Representatives Have Gone to Togo's Capital for Peace Negotiations - 2002-10-29
Ivorian government representatives have traveled to Togo for peace talks following a month-long rebellion. Rebel representatives arrived earlier, and the talks will be the first…
West African Mediators Prepare for Peace Talks Between Ivory Coast Government and Rebels - 2002-10-27
West African mediators are set to facilitate peace talks between the Ivory Coast government and rebels after a recent ceasefire. The President of Togo has…
Central African Republic Government Forces Counter Rebel Advances Towards the Capital - 2002-10-27
Government forces in the Central African Republic are engaged in combat with rebels advancing towards the capital, Bangui, with support from Libyan soldiers. The conflict…
War in Ivory Coast Halted but the Country is Divided
The war in Ivory Coast has ceased, but the nation remains divided following a month-long rebellion. West African leaders and the South African President are…
Ivory Coast Officials Accuse Rebels of Violating Ceasefire - 2002-10-22
Ivory Coast officials have accused rebels of violating a ceasefire, yet the ceasefire seems to be holding. Some rebels in Bouaké reject the ceasefire and…
Second Day of Ceasefire Between Ivorian Government Forces and Rebels - 2002-10-20
A ceasefire has been established for the second day between the Ivorian government forces and rebels, with French soldiers mediating. President Laurent Gbagbo and the…
Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Sudan - 2002-10-15
A ceasefire agreement has been signed between the Sudanese government and southern rebels to end a 19-year civil war. The agreement follows prolonged peace talks…
Optimism Regarding Acceptance of New Ceasefire Plan in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-14
A West African mediator is optimistic about a new ceasefire plan aimed at ending a month-long rebellion in Ivory Coast. The Senegalese Foreign Minister announced…
Humanitarian Crisis in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-12
Ivory Coast is experiencing a humanitarian crisis amid a three-week uprising against the government. The World Food Program reports significant displacement due to fighting between…
Another Mediation Effort Begins to End Three-Week Rebellion in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-11
West African countries are starting another mediation effort to resolve a three-week rebellion in Ivory Coast. The Senegalese foreign minister is set to meet with…
Disagreement on Ceasefire in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-09
Rebels in Ivory Coast have rejected President Gbagbo's ceasefire proposal, insisting that negotiations can only occur after government forces failed to retake Bouaké. The ongoing…
Both the Ivorian government and rebels claim control over the city of 'Bouaké'
The Ivorian government and rebels are in a conflict over control of Bouaké, with both sides claiming dominance. The government has launched an attack to…
New Attacks on the City of Bouaké in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-07
Government forces in Ivory Coast have launched new attacks on the rebel-held city of Bouaké, prompting fears among residents who are fleeing. France has urged…
West African Mediators Fail Again to Convince Ivorian Government
West African mediators have failed for the second time to convince the Ivorian government to agree to a ceasefire amidst a rebellion that has resulted…
Rebels in Ivory Coast Agree to Ceasefire - 2002-10-04
Rebels in Ivory Coast have agreed to a ceasefire aimed at ending a 15-day uprising that has taken control of northern regions. The agreement was…
Rebels Control Most of Northern Ivory Coast - 2002-10-01
Rebels have gained control of most northern regions of Ivory Coast, leading to clashes near the capital Yamoussoukro. France has increased its military presence to…