Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Civil War In Ivory Coast -- News Updates March 22, 2011

Ivory Coast May Cause Region-Wide Crisis -- Euronews

As the world’s attention is focused elsewhere, the power struggle in Ivory Coast has escalated and now threatens a region-wide humanitarian crisis.

Laurent Gbagbo remains the de facto leader of Ivory Coast despite finishing second in the November 28 presidential elections. He contests that result and has called on the country’s youth to join him in taking up arms. Thousands of supporters answered his call.

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More News On The Crisis In Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast’s recognized president asks UN to use ‘legitimate force’ to protect civilians -- Washington Post
West African Must Prepare Ivory Coast Force, Crisis Group Says -- Bloomberg
Ivorians flee Abidjan violence in their thousands -- Reuters
Thousands flee Ivory Coast city as fighting intensifies -- BBC
Pro-Ouattara fighters advance in I.Coast -- AFP
I. Coast town seized by pro-Ouattara forces -- AFP
I.Coast's Gbagbo readying rockets, helicopter - UN -- Reuters
Thousands Of Gbagbo Supporters Enlist To Join Ivory Coast Army -- RTT News
Ivory Coast's 'Young Patriots' Volunteer To Fight -- NPR

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