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Ivory coast french Original Source Link: (May no longer be active)    http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/africa/10/03/ivory.coast/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/africa/10/03/ivory.coast/index.html More French troops in Ivory Coast ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast --France has sent more troops to Ivory Coast amid a deepening rebellion in the country. And West African ministers are hoping to fly to Bouake, a rebel-held city to meet leaders of the anti-government insurrection. Soldiers angry at government plans to demobilise some troops began the uprising on September 19 led by Robert Guei, who was also responsible for the first coup in Ivory Coast's history three years ago and who died during the current fighting. Since the start of the uprising hundreds have been killed and thousands displaced, worsening already existing tensions between the country's Christians and Muslims, Reuters reported. West African ministers want to mediate between the Ivory Coast government and the rebels by visiting the insurrection leaders in Bouake. Mohamed Ibn Chambas,secretary general of the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), said: "We (want) to talk to them and agree a cease-fire and see if we can end this as quickly as possible." Delegates from six countries -- Ghana, Togo, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Nigeria and Mali -- are due to fly to Bouake with Chambas on board French military helicopters, The Associated Press reported. The rebels say that if they gain power they will stage new elections after a short transition. Gbagbo says he is ready to agree to a cease-fire, but the government is anxious not to accept a de facto split of the country, Reuters reported. A pro-government rally took place in Abidjan on Wednesday where thousands of young loyalists demonstrated their support for Gbagbo. (Full story) But rebels, calling themselves the Patriotic Movement of Ivory Coast, have extended their control in the north, capturing the towns of Segula and Bouna without firing a single shot in anger, said Reuters quoting witnesses. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2002 CNN. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press contributed to this report.

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