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Ivory Coast Politics

Ivory Coast in 'a civil war situation':

Mr. Soro told reporters Friday that if Mr. Gbagbo steps aside by midnight, "he will be guaranteed all the privileges of a former head of state." Mr. Gbagbo, though, already has rebuffed a high-level delegation of West African leaders who paid him two personal visits, and shows no signs he plans to go. Soro did not say what action might be taken early Saturday if the deadline passes unheeded.
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Politics Coast Ivory

Ivorian city 'resembles war zone':

Parts of Ivory Coast's main city of Abidjan resembles a war zone and the situation across the country is getting worse, the UN says. Ref. Source 2

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Ivory Coast 'on the brink of a bloodbath':

"Civil war is a real possibility. It will be very destructive, not just in terms of lives and homes but Ivory Coast as a nation. It could be a bloodbath here. That's a dreadful outcome." Ref. Source 4

Politics Coast Ivory

Ivory Coast braced for final battle as city falls:

The area along the Liberian border has seen limited fighting for several weeks, but the latest push could open the way for troops loyal to Alassane Ouattara to march south to the strategic port of San Pedro, or east to the political capital of Yamoussoukro. Ref. Source 1

Politics Coast Ivory

Army Chief Escapes

The army chief in Ivory Coast, a close ally of disputed President Laurent Gbagbo, has sought refuge in the South African mission in Abidjan. Ref. BBC