IVORY COAST CONFLICT
Sept 2002:
Dissident soldiers fail to overthrow President Gbagbo, but rebels seize north
May 2003:
Armed forces sign ceasefire with rebel groups
Nov 2004:
Ivorian air force attacks rebels; French forces destroy parts of Ivorian air force after nine of their soldiers killed. Violent anti-French protests prompt thousands of Westerners to leave
Oct 2005:
UN extends President Gbagbo's mandate for 12 months and postpones elections
Jan 2006:
UN-backed panel recommends disbanding parliament, whose mandate has expired. Anti-UN protests break out
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