Ivory Coast tensions rise as delegation to urge Gbagbo to quit

ABIDJAN – Fears of renewed fighting in Ivory Coast grew yesterday following a threat from west African neighbours to force out incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo if he does not soon heed international calls to step down. West African leaders are giving Mr Gbagbo an ultimatum this week to step aside, though he has shown no interest in doing so since the demand was made on Friday. While doubts exist over whether the region could carry out such a military operation, followers of…
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