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Five People Shot During Anti-Mutiny March in Ivory Coast

by Associated Press

   ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST --

   At least five people were wounded by gunfire during protests against an
   army mutiny in Ivory Coast's second city, Bouake, on Sunday, according
   to a witness, as popular opposition to the three-day revolt over bonus
   payments grew.

   The witness saw five people being treated for gunshots at Bouake's main
   hospital following an attempt by city residents to stage a protest
   march. Two other protesters, who had been beaten, were also being
   treated.