Ivory Coast: Gbagbo 'expels UK and Canada envoys'

[Turborama]

Source: BBC

Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo is expelling the British and Canadian ambassadors, a statement on state television has said.

It said the action was being taken as a reciprocal measure. The UK said it did not accept that the move was valid.

Mr Gbagbo has refused to step down despite rival Alassane Ouattara gaining international recognition as November's presidential election winner.

Mr Ouattara has urged West African special forces to remove Mr Gbagbo.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12132835

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