The CEO of peacekeeping UN, Alain Le Roy said Wednesday, Jan. 5 he would ask the shipment of 1 000 to 2 000 additional peacekeepers in Cote d'Ivoire in the throes of a severe political crisis. He explained that the UN mission in the country was faced with increasing hostility of the population, because of misinformation disseminated by public television, controlled by President Laurent Gbagbo.Mr. Le Roy said that peacekeepers were needed to protect the headquarters of Alassane Ouattara, President recognized by the international community. Laurent Gbagbo's camp announced Wednesday the maintenance of the blockade HQ rival Ouattara, who will be lifted with the departure of former armed rebels who secure.
"The Ivorian army believes that we can not allow there to be 300 heavily armed soldiers of the former rebellion in this hotel. This is a threat, including even for President Gbagbo, whose residence is five minutes by boat, "said Alcide Djedje chief diplomat of the Gbagbo government. The security of the Hotel du Golf is ensured by elements of the Forces Nouvelles, the ex-rebels allied to Mr.
Ouattara and 800 peacekeepers. Dams Defense Forces and Security (FDS) loyal to Laurent Gbagbo blocked access road for three weeks and remained in place Wednesday.
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