Captured: Ivorian dictator Laurent Gbabgo is seen in footage from local channel TCI shortly after his capture. Photo from The Daily MailIvory Coast Strongman Gbagbo Surrenders After Weeks Of Fighting -- Globe And Mail
Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo has surrendered to the forces of presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara and is being held by them, the United Nations said on Monday.
“The United Nations mission in Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has confirmed that former President Laurent Gbagbo has surrendered to the forces of Alassane Ouattara and is currently in their custody,” UN spokesman Farhan Haq said.
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More News On The Civil War In The Ivory Coast
French Embassy: Forces arrest Ivory Coast's Gbagbo -- Yahoo News/AP
Gbagbo detained by French in his residence, aide says -- Yahoo News/Reuters
I. Coast's Gbagbo 'arrested in Abidjan' -- Yahoo News/AFP
Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo arrested -- BBC
Gbagbo arrested after bunker raid -- Al Jazeera
Ivory Coast dictator Gbagbo 'detained by French troops and handed to rebels' -- Daily Mail
French Embassy: Forces arrest Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo more than 4 months after presidential vote -- Washington Post
Cote d'Ivoire's Gbagbo detained in attack by French forces -- Xinhuanet
Ivory Coast's Gbagbo Is Captured -- Wall Street Journal
Gbagbo seized by French special forces -- Financial Times
French Embassy: Forces arrest Ivory Coast's Gbagbo -- CBS /AP
My Comment: This was a slow moving train wreck that was predictable a few months ago. Unfortunately, a country had to be torn apart to get to this point in time.
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