UN's Ban urges solidarity over Ivorian election crisis

Gerald · 01-30-11, 10:43 AM

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for a united approach to the ongoing poll dispute in Ivory Coast.

Speaking at an African Union summit, Mr Ban said the world should "stand firm" against attempts by incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo to cling onto power.

Both the UN and AU recognise Mr Gbagbo's challenger Alassane Ouattara as Ivory Coast's president-elect.

Meanwhile, the AU is setting up a panel tasked with finding a legally-binding settlement to the Ivorian dispute.

The panel of five African leaders will be asked to find a solution within a month, reports say.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12319381

Note: 30 January 2011 Last updated at 14:41 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	UN's Ban urges solidarity over Ivorian election crisis UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for a united approach to the ongoing poll dispute in Ivory Coast. Speaking at an African Union summit, Mr Ban said the world should "stand firm" against attempts by incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo to cling onto power. Both the UN and AU recognise Mr Gbagbo's challenger Alassane Ouattara as Ivory Coast's president-elect. Meanwhile, the AU is setting up a panel tasked with finding a legally-binding settlement to the Ivorian dispute. The panel of five African leaders will be asked to find a solution within a month, reports say. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12319381 Note: 30 January 2011 Last updated at 14:41 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie