Gbagbo under house arrest: Report

Wed Apr 13, 2011

Ivory Coast's deposed President Laurent Gbagbo has been placed under house arrest, a statement by the government of president-elect Alassane Ouattara says.

The Tuesday statement, however, did not disclose where Gbagbo is being held, Xinhua reported.

On Monday, forces loyal to Ouattara -- backed by French and UN troops -- stormed Gbagbo's residence in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan.

Gbagbo was captured by Ouattara's troops after a fierce battle, and moved to his rival's headquarters, the Golf Hotel.

Earlier, the UN said the Ivorian deposed president was still in the hotel and had not been moved.

Meanwhile, Gbagbo's former Army Chief Philippe Mangou has urged Ivorian security and police personnel to back Ouattara.

Ouattara is internationally recognized as the winner of the November 28 presidential run-off last year. However, Gbagbo has refused to cede power.

Tensions further escalated after they both claimed victory and appointed separate cabinets.

Hundreds of people have been killed since the controversial presidential election in Ivory Coast.

Source: PressTV.
Link: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/174546.html.