In Côte d'Ivoire sent French troops – about this Thursday, March 31, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. According to the agency, a division of the thousands of soldiers stationed in the southern part of Abidjan – the largest city in the country. One source Reuters, close to the European army circles, said that the soldiers were sent to protect French citizens, which attacked supporters ivariyskogo leader Laurent Gbagbo. It is also reported that French troops patrolling the streets of Abidjan on the armor. However, data on collisions involving the French soldiers there. Reuters points out that the official representatives of the French Army declined comment. Meanwhile, supporters of the elected President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara said that put Gbagbo, who is in Abidjan, with an ultimatum. According to Agence France-Presse, they asked the politicians to relinquish power and to cease resistance to the evening of March 31. Otherwise, supporters of Ouattara vowed to seize power Abidjan, Gbagbo to arrest and deliver him to an international court. The standoff between Gbagbo and Ouattara continued from November 2010 when the country held presidential elections. Them with a small margin wins Ouattara, Gbagbo, however, ruled the country for 10 years, refused to recognize the election results and give up power. Later in Côte d'Ivoire began rioting and clashes between supporters of two leaders. In the last days of March, forces supporting the elected president, took a few key ivariyskih cities including the capital, Yamoussoukro and the port of San Pedro. The world community has recognized the legitimate president of Ouattara. March 30 The UN Security Council voted to impose sanctions on Côte d'Ivoire.
