Informing humanitarians worldwide 24/7 — a service provided by UN OCHA

Côte d'Ivoire

Battle for Abidjan leaves Ivorians without food or water

06 Apr 2011 13:05

Source: Reuters // Reuters

  • Abidjan residents hunt for food and water

  • Local people race to beat curfew

  • Bodies left unburied on streets after fighting

By Mark John

ABIDJAN, April 6 (Reuters) - Wearing a white T-shirt with the words "Obama Girl" emblazoned in black, Mariam strides through a northern district of Abidjan with a plastic container of water balanced on her head.

Read the full article on Reuters - AlertNet: http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/battle-for-abidjan-leaves-ivorians-without-food-or-water/