On the second day of a major offensive in the camp of Alassane Ouattara - Chairman recognized by the international community - the other side, that of Laurent Gbagbo, has called Tuesday, March 29 to a "cease-fire immediately" in Cote d Ivory, speaking through his spokesman, Ahoua Don Mello. "We have adopted a strategy of retreat.
We hope the dialogue will open shortly, it is useless to go to battle to increase the number of victims," assured Mr. Don Mello. But four months after the start of the post-election crisis, Alassane Ouattara and his allies said Tuesday that "all peaceful means to bring Lawrence Gabgbo to concede defeat are exhausted." Ouattara forces advanced Tuesday to the south and the economic capital, Abidjan, controlled by the president.
The towns of Duekoue, Daloa, Bondoukou Agnibilékrou and Abengourou are now in the hands of the elected president. At least 10,000 civilians have sought refuge in the Catholic mission in Duekoue, in western Côte d'Ivoire after fleeing the fighting, said Amnesty International. The Catholic mission already hosted 5000 IDPs.
"The mandate of the Ounce requires forces Peacekeeping they protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence. They must act immediately to avoid further bloodshed, "said Veronique Aubert, deputy director of the Africa Programme at Amnesty International in a statement. A helicopter of the UN mission in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) who was conducting a reconnaissance flight over the city would have "fired" from the pro-Ouattara Monday, according to UNOCI, which condemned "in the strongest terms this attack against peacekeepers is a war crime" .
The forces of Alassane Ouattara, however, have denied being behind the shooting. "We know very well the helicopters UNOCI, so we do not shoot them," said Seydou Ouattara. "That can only come that militias and mercenaries (supporting Gbagbo) in stampede in the forests, "he added. Clashes between the two sides have already claimed more than 460 deaths according to the UN, plunging the country into civil war.
While nearly one million people were displaced and 112 000 Ivorians have fled to Liberia, the UN is preparing for a large influx of refugees in Ghana. 
We hope the dialogue will open shortly, it is useless to go to battle to increase the number of victims," assured Mr. Don Mello. But four months after the start of the post-election crisis, Alassane Ouattara and his allies said Tuesday that "all peaceful means to bring Lawrence Gabgbo to concede defeat are exhausted." Ouattara forces advanced Tuesday to the south and the economic capital, Abidjan, controlled by the president.
The towns of Duekoue, Daloa, Bondoukou Agnibilékrou and Abengourou are now in the hands of the elected president. At least 10,000 civilians have sought refuge in the Catholic mission in Duekoue, in western Côte d'Ivoire after fleeing the fighting, said Amnesty International. The Catholic mission already hosted 5000 IDPs.
"The mandate of the Ounce requires forces Peacekeeping they protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence. They must act immediately to avoid further bloodshed, "said Veronique Aubert, deputy director of the Africa Programme at Amnesty International in a statement. A helicopter of the UN mission in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) who was conducting a reconnaissance flight over the city would have "fired" from the pro-Ouattara Monday, according to UNOCI, which condemned "in the strongest terms this attack against peacekeepers is a war crime" .
The forces of Alassane Ouattara, however, have denied being behind the shooting. "We know very well the helicopters UNOCI, so we do not shoot them," said Seydou Ouattara. "That can only come that militias and mercenaries (supporting Gbagbo) in stampede in the forests, "he added. Clashes between the two sides have already claimed more than 460 deaths according to the UN, plunging the country into civil war.
While nearly one million people were displaced and 112 000 Ivorians have fled to Liberia, the UN is preparing for a large influx of refugees in Ghana.
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