Pro-Ouatarra Fighters Attack Gbagbo's Home

Author:
Al Jazeera
Publisher:
Al Jazeera
Publication Date:
31 March 2011
Tags:
Cote d'Ivoire, Arms and Military Affairs, Conflict, Peace and Security

Fighters backing Cote D'ivoire's elected President Alassane Outtara, are attacking the residence of the incumbent, Laurent Gbagbo, in the city of Abidjan.

An Outtara spokesman says they are meeting some resistance.

Outtara's forces swept into the commercial capital on Thursday, and have also taken control of the state TV broadcaster.

Gbagbo has refused to give up power despite losing last November's election, according to results verified by local and international officials.

Al Jazeera's Khadija Margadie reports.

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