Abidjan. .- The party of deposed president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, the Popular Front of Ivory Coast (FPI), has demanded an end to the fighting between armed groups of both factions, as reported by the BBC. The president of FPI, Affi N'Guesan said that "war" must come to an end for the reconstruction of the country.
"The FPI is ravaged by the chaotic situation prevailing in the country and presents its condolences to the families of the deceased," said N'Guesan. It has also demanded an end to the surge of violence. " "In the name of peace, let us end the war," he said. "Let us put an end to all forms of belligerence and confrontation.
We must give our country the possibility of restored and rebuilt," he added. The shootings between Gbagbo loyalists and followers of the president-elect, Alassane Ouattara, was resumed on the morning of Saturday on the outskirts of the capital, Abidjan. Witnesses said Gbagbo's forces sought refuge in the district of Yopougon while Ouattara loyalists fighting for disarm.
The request coincides with the release of about 70 prisoners who were under the custody of the strengths of Ouattara, mainly family members of Gbagbo and service personnel who was in the house of former president when forces entered Ouattara she said. At least 1,500 people have died in fighting between two factions since the elections were held, while over a million have been forced to flee their homes. 
"The FPI is ravaged by the chaotic situation prevailing in the country and presents its condolences to the families of the deceased," said N'Guesan. It has also demanded an end to the surge of violence. " "In the name of peace, let us end the war," he said. "Let us put an end to all forms of belligerence and confrontation.
We must give our country the possibility of restored and rebuilt," he added. The shootings between Gbagbo loyalists and followers of the president-elect, Alassane Ouattara, was resumed on the morning of Saturday on the outskirts of the capital, Abidjan. Witnesses said Gbagbo's forces sought refuge in the district of Yopougon while Ouattara loyalists fighting for disarm.
The request coincides with the release of about 70 prisoners who were under the custody of the strengths of Ouattara, mainly family members of Gbagbo and service personnel who was in the house of former president when forces entered Ouattara she said. At least 1,500 people have died in fighting between two factions since the elections were held, while over a million have been forced to flee their homes.
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