Côte d'Ivoire security forces urged to protect civilians as tensions rise

Monday 6 December 2010 At least 20 people have been shot dead in violent incidents following the country's presidential elections. Amnesty International has called on the security forces in Côte d'Ivoire to protect civilians, as the number of people shot dead in violent incidents following the country's presidential elections rose to at least 20. Tensions have risen in Côte d’Ivoire since both presidential candidates in the 28 November election declared themselves the winners on Friday. Both the incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo and his rival Alassane Ouattara have sworn themselves…

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