French Troops, Rebels Clash for Second Time
From Times Wire Reports
French troops clashed with rebels near Duekoue in western Ivory Coast, in their second serious engagement amid a civil war in the former colony.
Nearly 2,000 French troops are in Ivory Coast to enforce an often-violated cease-fire and protect foreigners. The French reported no injuries. The rebels could not be reached for comment.
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