Ivory Coast’s Special Forces, involved in a mutiny at the Adiake barracks in the south-east, have accused their commanders of stealing part of their salaries.
Local media reports one soldier claiming he has received only $80 (£64) of his $400 monthly salary.
There has been sporadic gunfire from inside the base of the Special Forces at Adiake, which is near the border with Ghana.
The Ivorian Special Forces number up to 800, and report directly to the president’s office.
The government and military authorities have not yet commented on the protest.
