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Ivory Coast's president dismisses heads of army, police, gendarmes

<br/><br/>Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara dismissed the heads of the army, police and gendarmes today after a two-day army mutiny that spread unrest across the West African nation. A statement from the presidency said this in the capital city of Yamoussoukro today.<br/>'<br/><br/>Disgruntled soldiers demanding the payment of bonuses and wage increases began their revolt on Friday, seizing control of Bouake, the second largest city, before troops in military camps in cities and towns across the country joined the uprising. <br/><br/>''''''<br/>

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