Battle Erupts For Key Ivory Coast Town -- Voice of AmericaIntense fighting has erupted in western Ivory Coast, where fighters loyal to two rival presidents are battling for control of Duekoue, a strategic town.
Residents of Duekoue reported hearing explosions and heavy weapons being fired on Monday.
Witnesses say fighters backing internationally-recognized president Alassane Ouattara launched an attack to capture the town from forces of incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo.
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Fighting erupts in western Ivory Coast town -- Reuters
Ivory Coast Rebels Claim to Enter Western Cocoa-Producing Town of Duekoue -- Bloomberg
Pro-Ouattara forces claim major Ivory Coast city -- Mercury News/AP
Ivory Coast's Ouattara 'rejects' African Union mediator -- BBC
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Ivory Coast presidential mediation efforts stumble -- AFP
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Britain announces emergency aid for Ivory Coast refugees -- The Guardian