Several clashes have been reported this morning between the supporters of
Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo in several parts of the country
including Abidjan and San Pedro.  Some elements of the gendarmes are also
reported to have opened fire in the direction of the residence of Ouattara.
Mosques have been reported to have come under attack to from supporters of
Gbagbo.  Concerning the whereabouts of Gen, Guei, a French Defence Ministry
spokesman is quoted as saying that "probably, Guei has made his way back to
his Abidjan residence" contrary to widely held view that he has fled to
Cotonou.  Should this new twist to the story prove to be true, then there is
going to be some factional fighting unless serious mediation talks are
convened immediately, now that the situation is turning ugly with ethic and
religious overtones.
Meanwhile, South Africa, Togo, OAU and ECOWAS have all called for fresh
elections to be held in which all the political parties participate.

Sidi Sanneh
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