BBC News - Ivory Coast: Ouattara forces storm Gbagbo residence

BBC News - Ivory Coast: Ouattara forces storm Gbagbo residence Forces opposed to Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo have attempted to seize him from his Abidjan residence. Heavy fighting broke out around his compound but forces loyal to Mr Gbagbo's rival Alassane Ouattara now appear to have called off their attack. France said UN-brokered talks had failed, blaming Mr Gbagbo, who had been negotiating terms for his departure. Mr Gbagbo insists he won November's run-off vote, but election officials found Mr Ouattara was the winner. That result was certified by the UN, but Mr Gbagbo has refused to leave office. Mr Gbagbo and his family are believed to be sheltering in the basement of the presidential residence, which was controlled by his troops. http://samotalis.blogspot.com/