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The sub-regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, has threatened to use “legitimate force” to remove Mr. Gbagbo if he refuses to step down and cede power to his rival.
Gbagbo Advisers Seek Dialogue to Revolve Ivorian Crisis 2011
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The sub-regional bloc is joined by the African Union, the United Nations and most nations recognize Mr. Ouattara as the winner.
ECOWAS Dismisses Ivorian President Gbagbo Election Lawsuit 2011
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Meanwhile, despite increasing international pressure and threats of the use of force by sub-regional leaders, Mr. Gbagbo has refused to step down and cede power to former Prime Minister Alassane Ouattara.
Gbagbo Aide Sees New US Sanctions as Unhelpful in Resolving Ivorian Crisis 2011
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A special adviser to embattled Ivoirian President Laurent Gbagbo has denied a scheduled meeting today Monday by a group of sub-regional and continental leaders will aim to persuade Mr. Gbagbo to peacefully step down and go into exile.
Gbagbo Aide: Monday’s Meeting Starting Point to End Ivorian Crisis 2011
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The sub-regional bloc is joined by the African Union, the United Nations as well as the rest of the international community that recognizes former Prime Minister Alassane Ouattara as winner of the presidential run-off.
Gbagbo Aide: Monday’s Meeting Starting Point to End Ivorian Crisis 2011
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Ugoh said, despite setbacks and challenges, the sub-regional bloc is determined to ensure peace and stability across West Africa.
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Sonny Ugoh, communications director of the sub-regional body, says the forum will better equip ECOWAS to address the challenges of terrorism following the death of Osama Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist group al Qaeda.
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He added that it behooves both the sub-regional group and its member states to implement the agreed measures to combat the famine.
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Sonny Ugoh, communications director of the sub-regional body, says ECOWAS is deeply concerned about the ongoing violent clashes between supporters of U.N. recognized election winner Alassane Ouattara and embattled President Laurent Gbagbo.
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Meanwhile, sub-regional bloc ECOWAS, has warned that it will be forced to use “legitimate force” if embattled President Gbagbo refuses to step down.
Gbagbo Aide: Monday’s Meeting Starting Point to End Ivorian Crisis 2011
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