Ceasefire – 2004
2004
On October 11, the Government and Forces nouvelles signed the Yamoussoukro Joint Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to the ceasefire and the DDR process.[1] On November 4-6, the National Armed Forces launched an air bombardment of rebel territory near Bouaké,[2] resulting in over 25 fatalities.[3] According to President Gbagbo, the strikes were a deliberate attempt to retake rebel-held towns. The French military base in Bouaké was also bombed on November 6, allegedly by accident. In response, the French forces destroyed the Ivorian air force.[4]
[1] “Third progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cote d’Ivoire,” United Nations (S/2004/962), December 9, 2004.
[2] “Third progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cote d’Ivoire,” United Nations (S/2004/962), December 9, 2004.
[3] “Ivory Coast:Government,” UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia, http://ucdp.uu.se/additionalinfo?id=419&entityType=1, Accessed October 22, 2018.
[4] “Third progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cote d’Ivoire,” United Nations (S/2004/962), December 9, 2004.