Ivory Coast Defence Minister Freed by Mutinous Soldiers

Mutinous soldiers in Ivory Coast have released the country's defense minister Alain Richard Donwahi after detaining him for two hours in a standoff over pay. 
Donwahi was held in the city of Bouake by troops who rejected the terms of a deal announced by President Alassane Ouattara. 
Ouattara said he had taken into account demands over pay and conditions and urged troops to return to barracks. But it remained unclear if the mutiny was over, according to the (BBC). 
The mutiny began in Bouake, the country's second largest city, on Friday and spread to the commercial capital, Abidjan, where soldiers took over the army headquarters. 
Following talks between Donwahi and the mutineers, Ouattara announced the deal in a televised address. 
"I confirm that I have agreed to take into account the demands of the soldiers over bonuses and better working conditions," he said, without giving details. 
Despite the announcement, some of the mutineers opened fire, trapping Donwahi and dozens others in a local official's home. They were only allowed to leave several hours later. Earlier, shooting was heard at the military base in Akouedo, on the eastern edge of Abidjan, which is home to parachute commandos who are considered loyal to Ouattara. 
Similar protests were also reported in the cities of Man, Daloa, Daoukro, Odienne and Korhogo.

Source: QNA