West African states slam weakening of anti-Gbagbo bloc

Latest update : 2011-02-08
The head of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS has criticised the international community for easing the pressure on Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo (pictured) more than two months after the country's disputed presidential election.
AFP - The head of the West African bloc ECOWAS on Tuesday slammed attempts to compromise with Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo, saying international solidarity against him had waned.
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Date created : 2011-02-08