Government supporters in the west African nation of Ivory Coast are threatening to stage mass demonstrations to demand the withdrawal of French peace-keepers.
| "Pack your cheese and get the hell out!" |
Armed youths known as the Young Patriots are calling on French troops responsible for the killing of civilians to leave Ivory Coast. The supporters of President Laurent Gbagbo say France can no longer be regarded as a neutral force.
Earlier this week, France admitted that its soldiers killed up to 20 people during violent demonstrations in the commercial capital Abidjan in November. South African President Thabo Mbeki has arrived in Ivory Coast on a four day peace mission. Mr Mbeki is holding talks with Government, rebel, opposition and French officials and he will report back to the African Union. |