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December 23, 2010

U.N.: 173 Have Died in Ivory Coast 
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In news from Ivory Coast, the United Nations reports 173 people have
been killed over the past week in political violence stemming from last
month's disputed election. In addition, the U.N. reports it has
substantiated at least 90 cases of torture or ill treatment. Opposition
leader Alassane Ouattara has been widely recognized as the winner of the
election, but Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo has refused to step
down. On Wednesday, a key backer of Ouattara called on the international
community to use force to oust Gbagbo.



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