Saturday, December 25, 2010

BBC News - Thousands flee Ivory Coast for Liberia amid poll crisis

BBC News - Thousands flee Ivory Coast for Liberia amid poll crisis: "About 14,000 people have fled Ivory Coast to neighbouring Liberia following last month's disputed Ivorian presidential election, the UN says.

A spokesperson told the BBC that the UN was prepared for a total of 30,000 refugees in the region.

Most of those fleeing are supporters of Alassane Ouattara, who is recognised internationally as the new president."

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