Ivory Coast: Troops Kill 6 Protesters

[Alexander]

Source: New York Times

"Ivorian troops killed at least six protesters calling on Laurent Gbagbo to step down as leader on Monday, witnesses said. Residents reported gunfire all morning in Abidjan, the commercial capital, as soldiers and paramilitaries broke up demonstrations. Mr. Gbagbo lost the presidential election in November but has refused to leave office. A panel of African presidents arrived in Abidjan on Monday hoping to persuade him to step down in return for guarantees. Mr. Gbagbo has previously rejected similar proposals."

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/world/africa/22briefs-ivory.html?src=un&feedurl=http%3A%2F%2Fjson8.nytimes.com%2Fpages%2Fworld%2Fafrica%2Findex.jsonp

[pampango]

1. Ivorian troops kill protesters

Source: Aljazeera

Ivorian troops have killed at least six protesters calling on Laurent Gbagbo to step down from presidency, witnesses have said, as African presidents charged with resolving Cote d'Ivoire's political crisis met the incumbent in Abidjan.

In the Koumassi district, residents said soldiers fired on protesters from machine-guns mounted on military vehicles on Monday.

A source who had access to preparatory talks on Sunday said the African panel would insist that Gbagbo stand down, in return for guarantees, to allow Ouattara to take charge of the west African country in accordance with to UN-certified results. There was no statement from the leaders during the day. Gbagbo has previously rejected similar proposals.

Residents reported gunfire in pro-Ouattara neighbourhoods of Abidjan, the commercial capital, as soldiers and paramilitaries broke up attempted protests. Ouattara's camp said the death toll for Monday was twelve, including three civilians hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. There was no immediate comment from the military.


Protesters killed while Gbagbo meets with a panel of African leaders at the presidential palace in Abidjan

Read more: http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/02/20112228734389648.html

[Blue_Tires]

2. I don't get it

how is he in a position to "negotiate" when he got voted out?? how do his neighbors, allies and the UN stand for this??

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. Because 'not standing for this' means an armed invasion

because the army seems to be backing him.