Ivory coast security forces stop opposition march #
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Ivory Coast Security Forces Stop Opposition March
Security forces in Ivory Coast have stopped an opposition march in the capital city of Abidjan, citing concerns over public safety and the need to maintain order. The march was organized by opposition parties to protest against the government's handling of the country's economic crisis and to demand reforms.
According to reports, the march was peaceful until security forces intervened, using tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd. Several people were injured in the clashes, and some opposition leaders were arrested.
The opposition parties had given the government advance notice of the march, but authorities had refused to grant them permission to hold the event. The government has accused the opposition of seeking to destabilize the country and undermine the government's efforts to address the economic crisis.
The situation in Ivory Coast has been tense in recent months, with opposition parties accusing the government of authoritarianism and human rights abuses. The government has denied these allegations and has instead accused the opposition of seeking to overthrow it.
The international community has called for calm and restraint, urging both sides to engage in dialogue and find a peaceful solution to the crisis.