Ivorians die in post-election unrest - UN

Abidjan, 19 Dec – (ANA) - More than 50 people have been killed in post-election violence in Ivory Coast amid growing reports of abductions, the UN has said.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, said the deaths had occurred in the past three days. More than 200 people were also injured.

Incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo says he has won the 28 November poll.

The UN and major powers have recognised Mr Gbagbo's rival, Alassane Ouattara, as the winner.

Mr Gbagbo has demanded that all foreign peacekeepers leave the country, with the authorities claiming that UN and French troops were colluding with former rebels.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday rejected the call. (ANA)

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