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Government dispels rumours of unrest

    ABIDJAN

    Cote d’Ivoire’s new head, Brigadier General Robert Guei, on Thursday toured military barracks around Abidjan and sought to dispel rumours of unrest in the armed forces which, media organisations reported, led some businesses to close early on Thursday.

    In a communique published in Friday’s issue of the official ‘Fraternite Matin’ daily, Guei said the National Public Salvation Council, which he heads, had heard persistent rumours that could trouble public order but that “these rumours are totally groundless”.

    “Consequently we invite the population to be extremely vigilant and to put its trust in the Comite National de Salut Public”.

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