Abidjan — Ivory Coast’s government announced it reached an agreement with soldiers to end a four-day mutiny over pay that disrupted cities across the nation, even though some troops said they were unaware of a deal and would continue with their revolt. Military staff and rebel soldiers made a pact after two days of talks, Defence Minister Alain Donwahi said in a broadcast on state TV, RTI, on Monday, without elaborating on details of the agreement. "We call on all soldiers to free the corridors, to return to the barracks and to ensure the safety of the population," Donwahi said. "We invite people to remain calm. We assure them that everything is being done for a quick return to a peaceful situation." The stand-off in the world’s largest cocoa producer was sparked by last week’s announcement by President Alassane Ouattara that the government had reached a compromise with troops who staged a mutiny in January over unpaid bonuses. The soldiers, most of them former rebels, were promised...
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