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Cocoa, Coco, Coulson, Co…Why hacks are in a spin
What a time to be a journalist – the last few days alone have produced a maelstrom of news that has left seasoned hacks wondering where on earth to turn next.
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As the battle for Abidjan intensifies a senior UN investigator into human rights abuses in war-torn Ivory Coast tells Channel 4 News they have received reports of mass killings “across the country”.
At least 800 people were killed in inter-communal violence in the western Ivorian town of Duekoue earlier this week, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
As Alassane Ouattara’s opposition forces seize Ivory Coast’s capital city, Channel 4 News learns of unverified reports of mass killings close to where his troops are surrounding 10,000 refugees.
What a time to be a journalist – the last few days alone have produced a maelstrom of news that has left seasoned hacks wondering where on earth to turn next.
Ongoing violence in the Ivory Coast, following the disputed election at the end of last year, has seen 20,000 flee across the border to Liberia. Jane Deith hears their stories of violence and abuse.
Kenyan premier Raila Odinga tells Channel 4 News a peaceful conclusion to Ivory Coast’s political crisis is still possible, despite the breakdown of talks on Monday.
International Editor Lindsey Hilsum looks ahead at the key events that could shape world affairs in 2011.
As the UN warns that violence in the aftermath of the Ivory Coast’s disputed election could reignite civil war, a charity tells Channel 4 News about the impending “serious humanitarian situation”.