Issiaka Ouattara

Issiaka Ouattara (1967 – 5 January 2020) was an Ivorian military serviceman.[1] He served as lieutenant colonel and was part of the Forces Nouvelles de Côte d'Ivoire. Ouattara was also a major player in the First Ivorian Civil War.[2]

Issiaka Ouattara
Nickname(s)Wattao
Born1967
Bouna, Ivory Coast
Died5 January 2020(2020-01-05) (aged 52–53)
New York City, New York, United States
Allegiance Ivory Coast
Service/branchArmed Forces of the Republic of Ivory Coast
Years of service1980s–2020
RankLieutenant colonel

References

  1. "Côte d'Ivoire: Décès aux USA du commandant Wattao". KOACI (in French). 6 January 2020.
  2. "Ces chefs de guerre qui ont porté Ouattara au pouvoir". Slate Afrique (in French). 26 April 2011.


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