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Pro-Ouattara Forces Attack Gbagbo's Palace Bunker

(Euronews: 0751 PST, April 6, 2011) Fighting has reached the bunker of the presidential palace in Ivory Coast, as forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara, attempt to force out Laurent Gbagbo. Gbagbo is believed to be in the bunker underneath the palace with his family.

 

 

France Leads Cote d'Ivoire Talks

(Al Jazeera English: 0808 PST, April 6, 2011) France has played a central role in trying to force Laurent Gbagbo from power. Foreign Minister Alain Juppe says that Gbagbo must sign a document ceding power to his rival Alassane Ouattara. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland has more.

 

 

Gbagbo Denies Reports of 'Imminent' Surrender

(France 24: 0730 PST, April 6, 2011) Cote d'Ivoire's incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo reiterated on Wednesday that he considers himself the winner of a November vote, denying UN reports of his "imminent" surrender as he sheltered in a bunker surrounded by rival troops.

 

 

 
 

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Libyan Rebels Retake Much of Key Oil Town

(Associated Press: 0945 PST, April 4, 2011) Libyan rebels on Monday took back much of a strategic oil town that has repeatedly changed hands in weeks of battles with Muammar Gaddafi's forces along the nation's northern coast.

 

 

 
 

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Gaddafi Sends Envoy to Greece

(Euronews: 2330 PST, April 3, 2011) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has sent a trusted adviser to Athens as speculation grows that he is trying to find a way out of his stand-off with the international community. The diplomatic mission comes amid signs that those close to Gaddafi are becoming nervous about the long-term consequences of his defiance.

 

Libya's deputy Foreign Minister Abdelati Obeidi flew to Greece carrying a personal message from Gaddafi to Greek premier George Papandreou. It is thought the Libyan leader is seeking a way to stop the fighting.

 

 

Debating Gaddafi's Options

(Al Jazeera English: 0645 PST, April 4, 2011) Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, has always publicly insisted that he will not leave Libya, despite the crisis in the country, and that he will fight "to the death" against his opponents. In private, however, it appears that he may be open to a negotiated exit. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports on the Libyan leader's potential options.

 

 

 
 

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Defected Libya Minister's Spy Links

(ITN News: 0431 PST, March 31, 2011) An insight into the past of defected foreign minister Moussa Koussa, who is now in the UK

 

 

Profile: Moussa Koussa

(Al Jazeera English: 0312 PST, March 31, 2011) A look at Moussa Koussa, the Libyan foreign minister's career and the steps that led to his escape to the UK

 

 

 
 

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Libya Announces Immediate Military Ceasefire

(Associated Press: 0851 PST, March 18, 2011) Facing the prospect of an air assault by countries enforcing a United Nations no-fly zone, Libya says it is stopping military operations against rebels. Also in the country, missing New York Times journalists are found.

 

 

Libyan Foreign Minister Announces Ceasefire

(France 24: 0739 PST, March 18, 2011) Libyan foreign minister Moussa Koussa makes a televised statement announcing an immediate ceasefire by government forces, but reports of fighting continue.

 

 

 
 

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