Deal agreed to end military mutiny in Ivory Coast
Photos: Dispute over bonus payments leads to violent mutiny
Rebel takeover – A mutinous soldier poses with a weapon in the streets of Ivory Coast's central second city Bouake during a four day uprising over unpaid bonus payments.
Gunfire has been reported in several major cities after soldiers took to the streets.
Gunfire has been reported in several major cities after soldiers took to the streets.
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Photos: Dispute over bonus payments leads to violent mutiny
Show of force – A rebel presents weapons recovered from an inhabitant in Bouake.
The mutineers are from the faction of the army that fought against the former regime led by Laurent Gbagbo in the bloody conflict that followed the 2010 election, which ended with President Alassane Ouattara taking power.
They claim Outtara's regime promised them bonuses for their part in his victory.
The mutineers are from the faction of the army that fought against the former regime led by Laurent Gbagbo in the bloody conflict that followed the 2010 election, which ended with President Alassane Ouattara taking power.
They claim Outtara's regime promised them bonuses for their part in his victory.
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Photos: Dispute over bonus payments leads to violent mutiny
Ghost town – A woman walks past Ivorian soldiers patrolling by Ivory Coast's army headquarters, the Gallieni military camp, in Abidjan.
Banks, school and international institutions have closed during the uprising, leaving usually busy streets deserted.
Banks, school and international institutions have closed during the uprising, leaving usually busy streets deserted.
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Photos: Dispute over bonus payments leads to violent mutiny
In control – Mutinous soldiers pose with their weapons in Bouake.
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