Gbagbo's last hours as Ivory Coast ruler
source: http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/gbagbo-s-last-hours-as-ivory-coast-ruler
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According to the United Nations, Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo was holed up in the basement of his residence in Abidjan, negotiating the terms of his departure. He was surrounded by Pro-Ouattara forces which had arrived for the 'final assault' this morning. Alassane Ouattara has been recognized by the international community as the legitimate president of Cote d'Ivoire following the elections which took place on November 28, 2010.
Since that time, Gbagbo refused to step down and never conceded defeat. The post election crisis brought months of bloody fighting leaving hundreds dead; the last few days, intense fighting ensued between Gbagbo loyalists and United Nations and French troops which backed Ouattara's forces. Weapons fell silent in the Ivory Coast capital while the world waits for Gbagbo to leave. What remains to be seen is whether the so-called 'father of the nation' will stay in his country, or choose exile.
Deciding to leave will not be enough for Laurent Gbagbo; both Paris and the United Nations require him to sign a document in which he formally relinquishes power and recognizes Alassane Ouattara as legitimate president of Cote d'Ivoire.
Since that time, Gbagbo refused to step down and never conceded defeat. The post election crisis brought months of bloody fighting leaving hundreds dead; the last few days, intense fighting ensued between Gbagbo loyalists and United Nations and French troops which backed Ouattara's forces. Weapons fell silent in the Ivory Coast capital while the world waits for Gbagbo to leave. What remains to be seen is whether the so-called 'father of the nation' will stay in his country, or choose exile.
Deciding to leave will not be enough for Laurent Gbagbo; both Paris and the United Nations require him to sign a document in which he formally relinquishes power and recognizes Alassane Ouattara as legitimate president of Cote d'Ivoire.
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These African leaders are having a hell of a time saying goodbye..
- 1 year ago
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