Alassane Ouattara

Alassane Dramane Ouattara (born 1 January 1942 in Dimbokro) is a Muslim political leader in Côte d'Ivoire. He represents northerners, who, having surnames similar to those found in the northern neighboring countries, are accused to be immigrants, and thereby denied their full citizenship rights.

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1 January - 1942 - Dimbokro - Muslim - Côte d'Ivoire

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On the unfounded pretext of his having only one parent of Ivory Coast nationality (the other from Burkina Faso), he was disqualified from the 2000 presidential elections by a law quickly drafted and upheld by the Supreme Court, regarding dual parentage. This is a major factor in the Civil war in Côte d'Ivoire.

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Burkina Faso - 2000 - Civil war in Côte d'Ivoire

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When asked in an interview about Ouattara's nationality, Burkinabé President Capt. Blaise Compaoré responded, "For us things are simple: he does not come from Burkina Faso, neither by birth, marriage, or naturalization. This man has been Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire."

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