2008 Ivorian New Forces Unrest
Three serious incidents of unrest in the New Forces, a former rebel group in Côte d'Ivoire, occurred in mid-2008. These incidents occurred in the midst of a disarmament process, according to which a portion of the New Forces fighters are to be integrated into the army, while the majority are to be given work on projects. The disarmament process is to be followed by a presidential election and a parliamentary election.
Read more about 2008 Ivorian New Forces Unrest: Disorder in Bouaké, Unrest in Vavoua and Seguela, August 2008 Bouaké Protest, November 2008 Attack in Seguela
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