Ivory Coast in turmoil

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Laurent Gbagbo (Photo: VOA/M.Motta)

The United Nations says Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast lost his country’s presidential vote in November but he and his supporters have refused to accept that result. On Friday UN chief Ban Ki Moon said Gbabgo’s attempts to hold on to power must “not be allowed to stand.” Since the vote, violence has erupted as Gbagbo’s supporters clash with those of Alassane Ouattara, the man observers say actually won the presidential election. The BBC’s John James is in the city of Abijan. Download MP3


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  • chanda paul

    the un teamed up and ousted the monster saddam hussein the same mighty must be netted against laurent gbagbo to teach the would be losers of elections in africa africa has helplessly watched dictators steal votes for fear of leaving offices full of camelshit