Many countries and institutions have welcomed the fall of the incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo and hoped that it allows a fresh start for Côte d'Ivoire and emphasizing reconciliation that will lead Alassane Ouattara, President internationally recognized. Barack Obama welcomed the arrest of Mr. Gbagbo, which he denounced "the illegitimate claims to power," and urged "all militia groups" to disarm.
This outcome "a victory for the democratic will of the Ivorian people, who suffered for far too long," he said, noting that "for President Ouattara and the Ivorians, the difficult work of reconciliation and reconstruction must start now . Ouattara The president will have to govern on behalf of all Ivorians, including those who did not vote for him.
" Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, ruled that the arrest "sends a strong signal to dictators" in the region and beyond, and that they "should not despise" the voice of their peoples are demanding free and fair elections. "We are committed to act to promote the return of peace in this country.
We will provide a long-term support to Côte d'Ivoire for prosperity to ensure stability and help rebuild the country," said chief diplomat of the European Union, Catherine Ashton said in a statement (PDF, English). Blaise Compaore, President of Burkina Faso and mediator in the Ivorian conflict, deplored the "lost time" into the microphone of RFI, while urging people to "gather around the president Alassane to move towards reconciliation and economic rehabilitation of the country ".
"Ivory Coast will finally emerge from the difficult situation had plunged Laurent Gbagbo. What is important is to work towards reconciliation of all Ivorians," he announced on his side Serigne Mbacke Ndiaye Minister and spokesman for the Senegalese president, Abdoulaye Wade, whose relationship with his ex-Ivorian counterpart were notoriously strained.
In Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a country bordering the Ivory Coast that the Gbagbo regime has always accused of supporting the "rebellion", the announcement of the arrest, was greeted by an explosion of joy, horns locked, dinghies, cries of joy. At least three million Burkinabe living in Cote d'Ivoire.
In France, the French army's role raises many questions. The secretary general of the UMP, Jean-Francois Cope, said the arrest was a "symbol of democratic renewal for Côte d'Ivoire and hope for all Ivorians." It is "a great day for France, faithful to his friendship with Cote d'Ivoire and refusing any compromise with the ousted president, has not hesitated to commit its forces to support democracy and accompany the Ivorian people in its march toward freedom, "he also said.
Francis Lamy, Martine Aubry political adviser, said the SP had "asked repeatedly to Laurent Gbagbo to withdraw to respect democracy and the choice of Ivorians," and regretted "that it took the use of force to achieve it. " His party "wants parallel to the inquiry announced by President Ouattara, the International Criminal Court, pursuant to resolution 1975, promptly investigate the killings in recent days." Dominique de Villepin, President of the Republic of solidarity, said he was now for Alassane Ouattara to "find a political path." "This is now out of military gear, which can leave scars in Ivorian society," he added.
Finally, the French Communist Party announced that "the support of French forces in the arrest of Laurent Gbagbo by Republican Forces of Côte d'Ivoire (giving) any cause for concern that leave traces in the country and the continent, the choice made by France of military confrontation. " 
This outcome "a victory for the democratic will of the Ivorian people, who suffered for far too long," he said, noting that "for President Ouattara and the Ivorians, the difficult work of reconciliation and reconstruction must start now . Ouattara The president will have to govern on behalf of all Ivorians, including those who did not vote for him.
" Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, ruled that the arrest "sends a strong signal to dictators" in the region and beyond, and that they "should not despise" the voice of their peoples are demanding free and fair elections. "We are committed to act to promote the return of peace in this country.
We will provide a long-term support to Côte d'Ivoire for prosperity to ensure stability and help rebuild the country," said chief diplomat of the European Union, Catherine Ashton said in a statement (PDF, English). Blaise Compaore, President of Burkina Faso and mediator in the Ivorian conflict, deplored the "lost time" into the microphone of RFI, while urging people to "gather around the president Alassane to move towards reconciliation and economic rehabilitation of the country ".
"Ivory Coast will finally emerge from the difficult situation had plunged Laurent Gbagbo. What is important is to work towards reconciliation of all Ivorians," he announced on his side Serigne Mbacke Ndiaye Minister and spokesman for the Senegalese president, Abdoulaye Wade, whose relationship with his ex-Ivorian counterpart were notoriously strained.
In Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a country bordering the Ivory Coast that the Gbagbo regime has always accused of supporting the "rebellion", the announcement of the arrest, was greeted by an explosion of joy, horns locked, dinghies, cries of joy. At least three million Burkinabe living in Cote d'Ivoire.
In France, the French army's role raises many questions. The secretary general of the UMP, Jean-Francois Cope, said the arrest was a "symbol of democratic renewal for Côte d'Ivoire and hope for all Ivorians." It is "a great day for France, faithful to his friendship with Cote d'Ivoire and refusing any compromise with the ousted president, has not hesitated to commit its forces to support democracy and accompany the Ivorian people in its march toward freedom, "he also said.
Francis Lamy, Martine Aubry political adviser, said the SP had "asked repeatedly to Laurent Gbagbo to withdraw to respect democracy and the choice of Ivorians," and regretted "that it took the use of force to achieve it. " His party "wants parallel to the inquiry announced by President Ouattara, the International Criminal Court, pursuant to resolution 1975, promptly investigate the killings in recent days." Dominique de Villepin, President of the Republic of solidarity, said he was now for Alassane Ouattara to "find a political path." "This is now out of military gear, which can leave scars in Ivorian society," he added.
Finally, the French Communist Party announced that "the support of French forces in the arrest of Laurent Gbagbo by Republican Forces of Côte d'Ivoire (giving) any cause for concern that leave traces in the country and the continent, the choice made by France of military confrontation. "
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