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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 12, 2025
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Ivory Coast opposition calls for daily protests ahead of presidential election
At a march in Abidjan on Saturday, which had been banned by authorities the day before, security forces dispersed crowds with tear gas. At least 237 people were arrested, according to Interior Ministe.....
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Ahead of the October 25 presidential election, Ivory Coast's two main opposition parties have called for daily protests after their main candidates were barred from running. This follows a banned protest in Abidjan where security forces used tear gas and arrested at least 237 people.
- 237 people were arrested at a banned protest in Abidjan.
- The Common Front, uniting the two main opposition parties, called for daily demonstrations.
- Former leader Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam are barred from challenging President Alassane Ouattara's bid for a fourth term.
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