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Survivors of Ivory Coast attack describe confusion and fear

Survivors of Ivory Coast attack describe confusion and fear

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GRAND-BASSAM, Ivory Coast (AP) — Survivors of the first attack by Islamic extremists in Ivory Coast described scenes of confusion and fear as the jihadists gunned down defenseless civilians at a beachfront resort area. The attack left 16 dead. Those who make a living off tourism believed the attack on Sunday would deal it a huge blow.

GRAND-BASSAM, Ivory Coast (AP) — Survivors of the first attack by Islamic extremists in Ivory Coast described scenes of confusion and fear as the jihadists gunned down defenseless civilians at a beachfront resort area. The attack left 16 dead. Those who make a living off tourism believed the attack on Sunday would deal it a huge blow.…