Wednesday, March 14, 2012

US urges Ivory Coast's former president to give up

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. says Ivory Coast's former president, Laurent Gbagbo (BAHG'-boh), can prevent more bloodshed by stepping aside now that forces loyal to the country's internationally recognized leader have reached the main city of Abidjan (ah-bee-JAHN').

The top American diplomat for Africa, Johnnie Carson, says Gbagbo will be held accountable for alleged human rights atrocities committed by his forces. But Carson says Gbagbo can …

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