10 000 have fled to Liberia

2004-11-16 15:24

Geneva - More than 10 000 Ivorians have fled to Liberia since the sharp escalation in Ivory Coast's civil war 10 days ago, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday.

"The number of Ivorians fleeing to north-eastern Liberia over the past 10 days is now estimated to have surpassed 10 000, with new arrivals reported.

- AFP