Ivory Coast troops have deployed around a hotel housing the Alassane Ouattara, the UN-backed winner of the disputed presidential elections.
The troops loyal to incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo are facing UN-forces and former rebel soldiers protecting Mr Ouattara’s headquarters in Abidjan.
Reports that there have been clashes could not immediately be verified.
More details to come.
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