Event First Ivorian Civil War

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Was a civil war in the Ivory Coast that begun with a military rebellion on 19 September 2002.

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  • September 2002: Troops, many of whom originated from the north of the country, mutinied in the early hours of 19 September 2002. They launched attacks in many cities, including Abidjan. By midday they had control of the north of the country.