What do you think about the French action against the Ivory Coast? Is it justified?

Nov 8, 2004 — By Silvia Aloisi and Peter Murphy

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - Hundreds of demonstrators faced off with French troops in Abidjan on Monday after state radio urged protesters to form a "human shield" to protect the house of Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo.

Gbagbo, leader of the world's biggest cocoa producer, appealed for an end to the anti-French violence which erupted after France destroyed most of the country's air force in retaliation for the killing of nine French peacekeepers.

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It is indeed justified, an act of self-defense really. French troops were killed by such fihters strafing their positions, who's to say that if these air force assets were left untouched, that such an event would not reoccur?

I think it was justified. Most Nations of the world would have done something similiar. Just Look at Iraq these people are getting kidnapped and the Nations are attacking them still. I think it was more for show though on the French part just to let them know that they aren't leaving.

I will not judge them for doing something any country would do.

Justified. No doubt...and no cracks against the French military please, just as a warning. This isn't the time or the place.

Yes it was justified. However my question is this. It's wrong for the US to protect it's interests. So can this be seen as a double standard?

Right thing to do. But also proves they're a kettle that calls a pot .... African American.

Yeah it was justified, it also stops the planes and helicopters falling into the wrong hands.

Originally Posted by the_13th_redneck

Right thing to do. But also proves they're a kettle that calls a pot .... African American.

No doubt.

It is a double standard, but you must admit it is justified. They have already lost 9 French soldiers.