Despite fierce fighting, forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara hope to take the presidential incumbent, who refuses to cede power, alive.
Ivory Coast presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara pledges to restore order and calls for sanctions to be lifted.
Strongman’s generals “tricked” the UN and are fighting again in Abidjan.
UN and French helicopters strike heavy weapons fortifying Gbagbo’s residence.
Ban Ki-moon orders attacks after Gbagbo’s forces strike UN patrols and buildings.
Laurent Gbagbo arrested by Alassane Ouattara’s forces with backing from UN and French.