October 2002
Dialogue Between Ivorian Government Officials and Rebel Representatives - 2002-10-30
Ivorian government officials and rebel representatives are engaged in peace talks in Togo to end a five-week civil war. The rebels demand the resignation of…
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…
Meeting of West African Military Leaders in Abidjan - 2002-10-25
West African military leaders convened in Abidjan to discuss the establishment of a regional military force to monitor a ceasefire in Ivory Coast. They are…
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…
Leaders of French-speaking Communities Emphasize the Priority of the UN's Role in Iraq
Leaders of 56 French-speaking communities met in Beirut and stressed that disarmament efforts in Iraq should be led by the UN. They called for Iraq…
Rebel Soldiers in Ivory Coast Sign Ceasefire Agreement - 2002-10-18
Rebel soldiers in Ivory Coast have signed a ceasefire agreement to end a month-long uprising, effective immediately. The agreement was reached during negotiations with West…
Following the Recapture of the City of Daloa from Rebels - 2002-10-17
Rebel soldiers in Ivory Coast have signed a ceasefire agreement with the government after government forces recaptured the city of Daloa. The conflict has resulted…
Ivory Coast Forces Regain Control of Daloa City
Ivory Coast government forces have regained control of Daloa city from rebels after heavy fighting. The conflict, which began with a rebellion against army downsizing,…
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…
Minister of Defense of Ivory Coast Dismissed
The Minister of Defense of Ivory Coast has been dismissed amid a retreat of government forces against rebels. This change comes as the country faces…
Defense Minister of Ivory Coast Dismissed
The Defense Minister of Ivory Coast has been dismissed amid ongoing casualties from rebel attacks. This decision comes as the country faces a rebellion that…
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…
West African Envoy Contacts Ivorian Rebels
A West African envoy is meeting with Ivorian rebels to negotiate a ceasefire amid ongoing civil unrest. The rebels, who have been fighting for a…
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…
Ivory Coast Government Forces Exchange Fire with Rebel Soldiers - 2002-10-06
Ivory Coast government forces are engaged in armed conflict with rebel soldiers in Bouaké, which has been under rebel control for over two weeks. The…
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 Express Willingness to Negotiate with the Ivorian Government - 2002-10-02
Rebels in Ivory Coast have shown a willingness to negotiate with the government, aiming to establish a dialogue committee amid ongoing unrest. Mediators from West…
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…