.- Three "blue helmets" were injured and four vehicles of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) were destroyed by forces supporting Laurent Gbagbo, who intends to remain in the Ivorian presidency despite international condemnation. In a statement today, UNOCI condemns attacks that occurred on 25 and 26 February, when their patrols roamed neighborhoods of Abidjan "fulfilling its mandate to protect civilians." One of their patrols, says UNOCI, fell into an ambush of soldiers loyal to Gbagbo when they walked the neighborhood of Abobo, where it has broad support ALßAN Ouattara, known as the elected president of the Ivory Coast by the international community after the elections of the past 28 February.
Abobo has been since the beginning of the conflict objective of the Defence Forces and Security (FDS) Côte d'Ivoire, but in recent days, a self-described "invisible command" has caused heavy casualties to the military and police in the area. According to UNOCI, the patrol was attacked with gunfire by the military and had to respond to escaped.
In addition, between Friday and Saturday this week, four vehicles were destroyed at UNOCI attacks Gbagbo Young Patriots in Abidjan. Charles Blé Goudé, the leader of this group, very violent and charged with numerous violations of human rights at the beginning of the last civil war (2002-2007), recently made a fresh appeal to block the blue helmets, to attack foreign nationals.
Goudé, recently appointed Minister of Youth by Gbagbo, has also ensured that in a week will take the Golf Hotel in Abidjan, temporary seat of Government of Ouattara. UNOCI says in its statement that "this new escalation of violence and attacks against the mission and its personnel is fueled by the propaganda made by supporters of Gbagbo, based on falsehoods." The note recalls that the rules of their mandate allows them to use force to "ensure the protection of personnel and material" of UNOCI and its "freedom of movement" and claims that "will be strictly enforced." UNOCI After certifying the results of the Electoral Commission, which gave the victory to Ouattara in the last elections, Gbagbo, who refuses to leave office, has accused the "blue helmets" of siding with his rival.
Gbagbo has "ordered" twice the output of UNOCI in Côte d'Ivoire, but the UN has rejected his claims, it does not recognize legitimacy. Ivory Coast is on the brink of renewed civil war since the last presidential election, as Gbagbo did not accept the results and appealed to the Constitutional Council, composed of his followers, which overturned nearly a million votes in areas where a large majority had Ouattara and gave him the victory. 
Abobo has been since the beginning of the conflict objective of the Defence Forces and Security (FDS) Côte d'Ivoire, but in recent days, a self-described "invisible command" has caused heavy casualties to the military and police in the area. According to UNOCI, the patrol was attacked with gunfire by the military and had to respond to escaped.
In addition, between Friday and Saturday this week, four vehicles were destroyed at UNOCI attacks Gbagbo Young Patriots in Abidjan. Charles Blé Goudé, the leader of this group, very violent and charged with numerous violations of human rights at the beginning of the last civil war (2002-2007), recently made a fresh appeal to block the blue helmets, to attack foreign nationals.
Goudé, recently appointed Minister of Youth by Gbagbo, has also ensured that in a week will take the Golf Hotel in Abidjan, temporary seat of Government of Ouattara. UNOCI says in its statement that "this new escalation of violence and attacks against the mission and its personnel is fueled by the propaganda made by supporters of Gbagbo, based on falsehoods." The note recalls that the rules of their mandate allows them to use force to "ensure the protection of personnel and material" of UNOCI and its "freedom of movement" and claims that "will be strictly enforced." UNOCI After certifying the results of the Electoral Commission, which gave the victory to Ouattara in the last elections, Gbagbo, who refuses to leave office, has accused the "blue helmets" of siding with his rival.
Gbagbo has "ordered" twice the output of UNOCI in Côte d'Ivoire, but the UN has rejected his claims, it does not recognize legitimacy. Ivory Coast is on the brink of renewed civil war since the last presidential election, as Gbagbo did not accept the results and appealed to the Constitutional Council, composed of his followers, which overturned nearly a million votes in areas where a large majority had Ouattara and gave him the victory.
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