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- Alassane Ouattara - Disputed presidential election of 2010 of Alassane Ouattara
- CĂ´te dâIvoire - Disputed election of 2010 and protracted political standoff
- CĂ´te dâIvoire - Fall of Gbagbo
- history of CĂ´te dâIvoire - Civil war and its aftermath
- CĂ´te dâIvoire - Civil war and its aftermath
When and how was Laurent Gbagbo removed from power?
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Ivoirian Pres. Alassane Ouattara addresses the United Nations General Assembly, New York City, September 25, 2013.
Laurent Gbagbo was removed from power on April 11, 2011, following a protracted political standoff that began after he refused to step down following his defeat in the 2010 presidential election.12
The removal occurred after months of escalating violence and a military advance by the Republican Forces of Ivory Coast (FRCI), which had gained control of most of the country. After UN and French forces conducted airstrikes against military targets and Gbagboâs residence, the FRCI launched a final assault on his residence on April 11, 2011, leading to his arrest. This event effectively ended the crisis, allowing Alassane Ouattara to begin his presidency without the obstruction of a parallel government.132