Kevon
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Post by Kevon on Apr 10, 2011 15:56:14 GMT -5
Helicopter gunships have begun a new operation to destroy heavy weapons near Laurent Gbagbo's residence in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan.
UN and French helicopters were attacking near the presidential residence and palace as well as military bases, a UN spokesman said.
A BBC correspondent reports loud explosions coming from the area.
A presidential spokesman accused France of seeking to kill Mr Gbagbo, who refuses to accept defeat at the polls.
He is believed to be sheltering in a bunker at the presidential residence after talks on a cease-fire with advancing forces loyal to his political rival Alassane Ouattara collapsed.
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