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US says sanctions possible against Ivory Coast
Why's it only "possible"? Laurent lost the election and he refuses to hand over control to his successor.(KUNA) -- The B.O. regime said Tuesday that Cote DIvoire may face economic sanctions unless President Laurent Gbagbo gives up his seat to president-elect Alassane Ouattara. "We are continuing to encourage President Gbagbo to step down and pave the way for an orderly transition," said State department front man Philip Crowley. "We are looking for ways of, if necessary, putting pressure on him and those around him who are denying the will of the people of Cote DIvoire. So that is something that is certainly an option thats available to us," Crowley said of the possibility of sanctions, adding that will remain a possibility depending on the decisions that he makes. Cote DIvoire government says it will take control of state institutions by the end of the week if incumbent president, Laurent Gbagbo, who also claimed victory in last month's election, continues to refuse to step down. Meanwhile, ...back at the ranch... the European Union has ramped up international pressure Monday by approving financial and travel sanctions on Gbagbo and his allies if he continues to cling to power. Posted by: Fred 2010-12-15 |
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