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| US says sanctions possible against Ivory Coast |
| 2010-12-15 |
| Why's it only "possible"? Laurent lost the election and he refuses to hand over control to his successor. (KUNA) -- The B.O. regime said Tuesday that Cote DIvoire may face economic sanctions unless President Laurent Gbagbo gives up his seat to president-elect Alassane Ouattara. "We are continuing to encourage President Gbagbo to step down and pave the way for an orderly transition," said State department front man Philip Crowley. "We are looking for ways of, if necessary, putting pressure on him and those around him who are denying the will of the people of Cote DIvoire. So that is something that is certainly an option thats available to us," Crowley said of the possibility of sanctions, adding that will remain a possibility depending on the decisions that he makes. Cote DIvoire government says it will take control of state institutions by the end of the week if incumbent president, Laurent Gbagbo, who also claimed victory in last month's election, continues to refuse to step down. Meanwhile, ...back at the ranch... the European Union has ramped up international pressure Monday by approving financial and travel sanctions on Gbagbo and his allies if he continues to cling to power. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 Foggy bottom did such a wonderful job with Honduras. |
| Posted by: Skunky Glins**** 2010-12-15 20:28 |
| #3 On the contrary, RJ. We have one man duly elected as president, and the one that lost deciding HE "won" and refusing to step down. He's assumed dictatorial powers, using the rule of force rather than the government of reason. There's also a very good reason for US to be concerned: Cote d'Ivore is a very RICH country, with iron, diamonds, copper, zinc, and a dozen other cash exports. That could pump a lot of money into the hands of people that wish to cause as much harm as possible to the United States. That is a much less likely scenario under the duly-elected Ouattara than under the crooked pol Gbagbo. Besides, Africa doesn't need another "president for life". There's been enough murder and mayhem from the ones we've already seen, and it HAS affected the US. There is nowhere too small that it doesn't have some impact on the world at large, from Nauru (phosphates) to Russia (oil and gas). |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2010-12-15 13:52 |
| #2 Of course. African? Check. Poor? Check. Violent? Check. Ex-colony of France? Check. Cut 'em off, Charlie... |
| Posted by: mojo 2010-12-15 13:51 |
| #1 This tempest in a literal teapot should be left to steam away without our even "Noticing" it. Much like two Squirrels fighting over a nut is beneath notice. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2010-12-15 12:28 |