UN, French forces join attack on Gbagbo in Abidjan

UN troops, backed by the French military, opened fire on Laurent Gbagbo's forces Monday following consistent reports of attacks on civilians and peacekeepers.

By FRANCE 24 (text)

See below for Monday's live blog.

- French and UN helicopters on Monday fired at the Ivory Coast presidential palace and bases of strongman Laurent Gbagbo as the country's elected president launched an all-out push to make him step down.

- French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had requested France's military participation.

-One of Gbagbo's advisers in Paris, Toussaint Alain, said the strikes were "illegal" and amounted to an "assassination attempt" on Gbagbo.

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Gbagbo must be prosecuted

by NICHOLAS NYAVI (not verified) - 12/04/2011 - 22:56

I really wannat commend the efforts of the French forces on their tactical approach in capturing Gbagbo,'the evil warrior'of Ivory Coast.

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Gbagbo

by Mitch (Ecosse) (not verified) - 07/04/2011 - 12:32

Simply flood his basement bunker.

So simple!

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Why does Gbagbo fight to his humiliation?

by Sayon Camara (not verified) - 05/04/2011 - 17:08

It is pitty but african leaders must learn yet the essence of democracy. The greed for power is too strong in africans to see the benefit democracy can bring to a nation. Gbagbo preferred to sacrify hundreds for the sake of his own name. Sad!!