Archive for May, 2002

French-led force of over 2,000 in Côte d’Ivoire

France now has 4,000 combat troops in Côte d’Ivoire, leading a West African force (ECOWAS) of about 1,200 troops to bring stability to the violent western region of the country. French General Bruno Dary leads the effort to set up a cease-fire line in the west, from Bangolo to Teapleu. Read the rest of this entry »