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November 2, 2020

At Least 12 People Killed in Ivory Coast in Election Day Violence
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In Ivory Coast, at least 12 people were killed during protests Saturday
as voters headed to the polls. Anti-government protests intensified in
the weeks leading up to the election as opponents say President Alassane
Ouattara's bid for a third term is a violation of the constitutional
two-term limit. As early results show Ouattara in a commanding lead,
opposition leaders are calling for a "civilian transition" from his
government. Al Jazeera reports at least 30 people were killed in
pre-election violence.


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