\”Following the air strike on their base in Bouake, the French have begun evacuating wounded and dead directly to Abidjan. One US citizen was killed in the air strike. He had gone to the French base and was with two French citizens when the bombing took place. Many French soldiers were wounded in the attack and several were killed.
\”The situation around ICA is quiet for now so we have gone back to larger perimeters for staff and students. Many are helping with necessary details or writing messages to family and friends. The Dispensary has been in activity already but so far the injured brought here are not serious.
\”Evacuees from the town of Bouake have begun to arrive at ICA where they are processed in classrooms before being taken to dorms. We are not sure how many to expect but we have a team of staff members handling the details of this and helping with any questions raised.
\”We will have supper in the dining hall around 6 PM and plan to open the gym and Commissary after the meal is over. We hope to let everyone sleep in their own bed again tonight but will confirm the security of the area before supper to see what the French may suggest.
\”It is difficult to project what will happen on the political scene as the reality of this tragedy becomes more clear. We continue to pray for people in Abidjan and other places where there have been reports of demonstrations or other problems. Thank you for your prayers for us as we seek to serve in any way possible for those who had a much more difficult time this afternoon in Bouake.