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| The people of Cote d'Ivoire wrote a notable chapter in their history October 22-30 as the country, inspired by events in Serbia, underwent unprecedented upheavals akin to the 'velvet revolutions' of eastern Europe. Urged on by Laurent Gbagbo, the candidate who won most votes in the election, a coalition of civilians resisted efforts by incumbent dictator Robert Guei to cling to power. | ||
| AllAfrica.com's Ofeibea Quist Arcton witnessed the election and the subsequent struggle for power, then saw Gbagbo's eventual inauguration as the duly elected president - albeit after a highly skewed elective process. Tragically, scores of people died in political and religious clashes after the dictator had fled. | ||
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