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Ivory Coast attack confirms terrorists are widening operations - Akufo-Addo

The attack at the Ivory Coast on Sunday which left 16 dead confirms fears that terrorists are widening their scope of operations, NPP presidential candidate Nana Akufo-Addo has said.

 

The deadly Ivory Coast terrorist attack on Sunday confirms fears that terrorists are widening their scope of operations, NPP presidential candidate Nana Akufo-Addo has said.

Responding to the attack that killed 16, at a beach resort at Grand Bassam, Akufo-Addo said he was “deeply shocked and saddened” over the “despicable and cowardly attacks”.

“This attack confirms the fears of many that terrorists are widening their scope of operations in West Africa, with Mali and Burkina Faso being recent targets, and is a stark reminder of the threat of global terrorism. We are, therefore, duty bound, as a member state of ECOWAS and as peaceful neighbours of the good people of Cote d’Ivoire, to help combat this menace.”

He said Ghana was in solidarity with Cote d'Ivoire.

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“In times like these, citizens of Côte d'Ivoire need to be assured with deeds, not just words, that the world stands with them and stands ready to support them in the necessary fight against such evil.”

The attack began on Sunday afternoon along the shore of Grand Bassam, a weekend getaway for wealthy Ivorians and expatriates, particularly from France.

At least five foreigners, two soldiers and a child were among the dead, the government said. It said that it killed six attackers.

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, the terrorist outfit that struck hotels in Mali in November and Burkina Faso in January, has claimed responsibility for Sunday’s assault.

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