[RED DEMOCRATICA] UN: Gbagbo's regime looks for a way out

 

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	April 5, 2011 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate UN: Gbagbo's regime looks for a way out The UN is reporting that advisers to besieged Cote d'Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo -- who refused to relinquish power despite losing a UN-recognized election in November -- are looking to negotiate a surrender. The UN and France jointly launched helicopter gunship strikes against forces loyal to Gbagbo after attacks on peacekeepers and civilians. 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