Events tagged with "ivory-coast"

Historical Events tagged with "ivory-coast"

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Crime & Law

Gunmen Attack Hotels in Grand-Bassam

March 13th, 2016 9 years ago

Three gunmen launched an attack on two hotels in Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 people. The assault began in the afternoon, with multiple witnesses reporting gunfire and chaos. Security forces responded swiftly, leading to a standoff with the attackers. The motive for the attack appeared linked to extremist ideologies, typical of similar incidents in West Africa, shedding light on ongoing security challenges faced by the region.