| Description |
1 online resource (iii, 34 pages) : color map (digital, PDF file) |
| Series |
Africa report ; no. 171 |
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ICG Africa report ; no. 171.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Deciphering a disaster -- The balance of forces and possible scenarios -- To prevent the disintegration of Côte d'Ivoire -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
Côte d'Ivoire is on the verge of a new civil war between the army loyal to the defiant Laurent Gbagbo, who refuses to acknowledge he lost the November 2010 presidential election, and the "Forces nouvelles" (FN), the ex-insurgency now supporting the winner, Alassane Ouattara. The vote should have ended eight years of crisis, but Gbagbo, staged a constitutional coup and resorted to violence to keep power. The result is a serious threat to peace, security and stability in all West Africa. The African community should not be influenced by the support that Gbagbo enjoys from a part of the population that has been frightened by the ultra-nationalist propaganda and threats of chaos of a militant minority. It must act decisively, not least to defend the principle of democratic elections, but key countries show signs of dangerous disunity. Any proposal to endorse Gbagbo's presidency, even temporarily, would be a mistake. His departure is needed to halt a return to war |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on November 14, 2011) |
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"3 March 2011." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Political stability -- Côte d'Ivoire
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Politics and government
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Political stability.
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| SUBJECT |
Côte d'Ivoire -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Côte d'Ivoire.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
International Crisis Group.
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