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2 unusual facts about First Ivorian Civil War


First Ivorian Civil War

On 29 June, rockets were fired at Soro's plane at the airport in Bouaké, significantly damaging the plane.

On 4 November, Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo ordered air strikes against rebels, and Ivorian aircraft began a bombardment of Bouaké.


Sam Bockarie

In order to secure peace in the Ivorian Civil War, and increase trade with president Laurent Gbagbo, Taylor is said to have asked Bockarie to assassinate Ivorian rebel leader Félix Doh, who was killed in April, 2003.


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