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Ivory Coast: French troops to retreat from Abidjan Airport

Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Meanwhile commercial flights have been restored too

It has been announced that French soldiers will retreat from Abidjan Airport and strategic points occupied in the downtown, following last weeks events. The retreat should have to start as from November 28: a spokesperson for French Army reported that militaries will continue to keep a "discreet presence" in the airport to grant air stations safety. At the meantime, it seems peace has been restored...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 108499
Rome, Italy, 11/25/2004 14:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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