March 2003
Assassination of Saudi Ambassador in Ivory Coast - 2003-03-28
The Saudi ambassador to Ivory Coast, Mohammed Rashid, was found murdered in his apartment in Abidjan. The assassination took place in a heavily guarded area…
Formation of National Unity Government in Ivory Coast - 2003-03-13
A national unity government was formed in Ivory Coast, holding its first meeting without the presence of key rebel and opposition leaders due to safety…
Peace Talks for Ivory Coast Resumed Today in Ghana - 2003-03-07
Peace talks for Ivory Coast resumed in Ghana as rebels agreed to modify their demands regarding key ministries. The rebels seek reasonable concessions in exchange…
Meeting of the Prime Minister of Ivory Coast with Rebel Leaders - 2003-03-03
The Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, Seydou Diarra, met with rebel leaders to discuss forming a national unity government amid accusations of civilian killings by…
Clashes Intensify in Ivory Coast - March 2, 2003
Clashes in Ivory Coast are escalating amid stalled negotiations to end a civil war that began in September 2002. Rebels accuse government forces of attacking…
French Journalists Threatened with Death in Ivory Coast - 2003-03-02
French journalists faced death threats while covering a press conference on execution squads in Ivory Coast. The incident involved military officers and civilians, and it…