Heavy gunfire heard in Ivory Coast's commercial capital: witness

Heavy gunfire erupted in Ivory Coast's commercial capital Abidjan early on Monday, witnesses said, amid a military operation aimed at ending a mutiny by soldiers demanding bonus payments.

 
"I've been hearing the sound of Kalashnikovs and a heavier weapon. That began at around 5 a.m. (1.00 a.m. ET) and it's lasted an hour. It's intense," said one Abidjan resident, who lives near the U.S. embassy and the presidential residence.