Gbagbo supporters attack UN soldiers guarding Rail

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AFP> UN peacekeepers secure on January 17, 2011 the convoy of the African Union's mediator in Ivory Coast's presidential stand-off, Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, while other UN troops exchange gunfire with supporters of incumbent Laurent Gbagbo on the road leading to Odinga's hotel in Abidjan

AFP> UN peacekeepers secure on January 17, 2011 the convoy of the African Union's mediator in Ivory Coast's presidential stand-off, Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, while other UN troops exchange gunfire with supporters of incumbent Laurent Gbagbo on the road leading to Odinga's hotel in Abidjan
By XinhuaPosted Tuesday, January 18 2011 at 14:07

ABIDJAN, Tuesday

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A group of youths claiming to be supporters of Cote d'Ivoire incumbent Laurent Gbagbo on Monday attacked UN peacekeepers providing security for the African Union (AU) mediator, the Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Witnesses said the pro-Gbagbo supporters calling themselves "the youth patriots" lined up the road leading to Pullman Hotel, before Odinga's arrival from the Abidjan airport.

The demonstrators violently attacked the convoy of UN soldiers who had come at the hotel to wait for Odinga, forcing the peacekeepers to make an about-turn.

Calm was later restored when security forces loyal to Gbagbo guarding the offices of the Central Bank of the West African States (BCEAO), not far from the hotel, started shooting in the air to disperse the demonstrators.

Odinga, the AU mediator in Cote d'Ivoire's post-election crisis, arrived at the Abidjan airport at around 3 p.m. local time.

Just like during his first visit in early January, he was welcomed at the airport by the prime minister in Gbagbo's government, Gilbert Ake Ngbo, accompanied by his Foreign Minister Alcide Djedje.

Odinga was expected to stay at the Pullman Hotel from where he would go to meet Gbagbo at the presidential palace under the escort of pro-Gbagbo forces, and then meet with his presidential rival Alassane Ouattara at the Golf Hotel under the escort of the UN peacekeepers.

The United Nations has on several occasions condemned attacks on its forces. Recently, three peacekeepers were slightly injured by pro-Gbagbo forces when they were patrolling Abobo district in the economic capital Abidjan. A UN vehicle was burnt down on a later occasion by pro-Gbagbo youths.

Cote d'Ivoire has been engulfed by deadly violence resulting from the disputed second round of presidential elections held on Nov. 28. Both Gbagbo and Ouattara claimed the presidency after the vote, but the international community recognizes Ouattara, who has been holed up in the Golf Hotel ever since.

Abidjan is in the hands of Gbagbo, who has controlled the country's southern part since the 2002-2003 civil war. The ex- rebel New Forces, which supports Ouattara, has the northern part. Gbagbo recently suggested Ouattara and his entourage leave Abidjan peacefully, apparently in hopes of clearing the city of Ouattara's influence.

[politicalmaniac]

Sad day really for Ivorians

Attack mediators? Seems to me like these ruffian youth know gbabgo really did steal the election and that his time is up

[johns]

........ why do we keep falling for these sensational headlines which are meaningless? The Nation paper had to drag Railas name on an event he had no business with. The said attack happened many hours before Raila set foot in Abidjan but our local daily wants to create an impression and a perception to the minds of the gullibles that Ivorians do not want to see Raila or that he is unwelcome as far as they are concerned.

UN troops have been attacked in Abidjan severally in the past and this new one is not different. Why Daily Nation had to drag Railas name in an attack where he wasn't physically present or involved must be seen for what it is ....., creation of negative perception, i.e sabotage.

[madgf]

yeh, that was weird.

[kamalet]

Jan 18, 2011 21:07:39 GMT 3 johns said:

........ why do we keep falling for these sensational headlines which are meaningless? The Nation paper had to drag Railas name on an event he had no business with. The said attack happened many hours before Raila set foot in Abidjan but our local daily wants to create an impression and a perception to the minds of the gullibles that Ivorians do not want to see Raila or that he is unwelcome as far as they are concerned.

UN troops have been attacked in Abidjan severally in the past and this new one is not different. Why Daily Nation had to drag Railas name in an attack where he wasn't physically present or involved must be seen for what it is ....., creation of negative perception, i.e sabotage.

Do you have to deny everything. There is a picture on Page 1 of the Nation with Raila's car clearly with the Kenyan flag and that hoodlum that guards him everywhere surrounded by armed UN peacekeepers.

[mzalendo]

just post it kamale, save us the pain if you care.

[kamalet]

Jan 19, 2011 15:03:19 GMT 3 mzalendo said:

just post it kamale, save us the pain if you care.

just buy the copy on the streets

[politicalmaniac]

Jan 19, 2011 15:00:22 GMT 3 kamalet said:

There is a picture on Page 1 of the Nation with Raila's car clearly with the Kenyan flag and that hoodlum that guards him everywhere surrounded by armed UN peacekeepers.

Oh yes I would love the Hon Prime Minister to have many more of these hoodlums guarding him everywhere hata kwa choo.

Jomo snr sent njenga ?? to shoot and kill TJM in broad day light. TJM was the most potent, the most talented and gifted politician and he had to go.

Jomo snr sent folks to kill many more politicians.
We know kipkorios did in JROuko

We know the mafiya's deep hate and fear of the Hon Prime Minister and they would love to dance on his grave.

So, I am glad there is a man shadowing the Hon Prime Ministers every step. I am glad he is a local.

Unlike the Panua folk who bring in artur brothers to not only wreak havoc, but at the same time defile the sloths own daughter!!

There is no depths of depravity the mafiya wont sink to preserve power.

So yea call him a hoodlum or whatever but we sincerely appreciate what he does. He is a reassuring presence around the Hon Prime Minsiter and I am glad you have noticed him. Perhaps that will give any naughty thoughts a pause! I pray so!

I definitely fear the mafiya and some of their rabid supporters who have a deep seated irrational hate and fear of the Hon Prime Minister.

There is nothing the mafiya wont do, to keep power.

Assassinate politicians? check
Kill voters who are protesting voter fraud? check
Sell their daughters as payment for mercenaries like artur? check
Grab land? check
Fleece the Govt? check

[johns]

Jan 19, 2011 15:00:22 GMT 3 kamalet said:

Jan 18, 2011 21:07:39 GMT 3 johns said:

........ why do we keep falling for these sensational headlines which are meaningless? The Nation paper had to drag Railas name on an event he had no business with. The said attack happened many hours before Raila set foot in Abidjan but our local daily wants to create an impression and a perception to the minds of the gullibles that Ivorians do not want to see Raila or that he is unwelcome as far as they are concerned.

UN troops have been attacked in Abidjan severally in the past and this new one is not different. Why Daily Nation had to drag Railas name in an attack where he wasn't physically present or involved must be seen for what it is ....., creation of negative perception, i.e sabotage.

Do you have to deny everything. There is a picture on Page 1 of the Nation with Raila's car clearly with the Kenyan flag and that hoodlum that guards him everywhere surrounded by armed UN peacekeepers.

Kamalet,

I dont know what it is that i am denying? You seem to be the only person beside the peddlers of falsehood residing at the DN who are still not aware that the said attack on Railas guards happened while he was still in the air. Salim Lome, even clarified that and made it clear whatever attack which seem to make the Nation journalist giddy with excitement had nothing to do with Raila.

Beside those UN troops are there to protect whoever has been mandated by the International community to undertake missions on behalf of the body apart from keeping the peace. They are not Raila's bodyguards, morehover the Ivorians who were protesting were not aware that Raila was in the country and so the attack was not personally directed at him as your friends would like us to believe. Its common sense and its time you started using it wisely.

[kamalet]

Jan 19, 2011 21:33:34 GMT 3 johns said:

Jan 19, 2011 15:00:22 GMT 3 kamalet said:

Do you have to deny everything. There is a picture on Page 1 of the Nation with Raila's car clearly with the Kenyan flag and that hoodlum that guards him everywhere surrounded by armed UN peacekeepers.

Kamalet,

I dont know what it is that i am denying? You seem to be the only person beside the peddlers of falsehood residing at the DN who are still not aware that the said attack on Railas guards happened while he was still in the air. Salim Lome, even clarified that and made it clear whatever attack which seem to make the Nation journalist giddy with excitement had nothing to do with Raila.

Beside those UN troops are there to protect whoever has been mandated by the International community to undertake missions on behalf of the body apart from keeping the peace. They are not Raila's bodyguards, morehover the Ivorians who were protesting were not aware that Raila was in the country and so the attack was not personally directed at him as your friends would like us to believe. Its common sense and its time you started using it wisely.

Johns

Please stop sounding like Mutua!! Just what then is the mercedes with the Kenyan Flag and surrounded by UN peacekeepers doing in Abidjan? No one has suggested that Raila was attacked, and in any case the story is very clear that the Un peacekeepers moved to secure Raila after they had a run in with the 'youth'.

[tnk]

Jan 20, 2011 8:18:17 GMT 3 kamalet said:

Jan 19, 2011 21:33:34 GMT 3 johns said:

Kamalet,

I dont know what it is that i am denying? You seem to be the only person beside the peddlers of falsehood residing at the DN who are still not aware that the said attack on Railas guards happened while he was still in the air. Salim Lome, even clarified that and made it clear whatever attack which seem to make the Nation journalist giddy with excitement had nothing to do with Raila.

Beside those UN troops are there to protect whoever has been mandated by the International community to undertake missions on behalf of the body apart from keeping the peace. They are not Raila's bodyguards, morehover the Ivorians who were protesting were not aware that Raila was in the country and so the attack was not personally directed at him as your friends would like us to believe. Its common sense and its time you started using it wisely.

Johns

Please stop sounding like Mutua!! Just what then is the mercedes with the Kenyan Flag and surrounded by UN peacekeepers doing in Abidjan? No one has suggested that Raila was attacked, and in any case the story is very clear that the Un peacekeepers moved to secure Raila after they had a run in with the 'youth'.

kamale t

what would you have done ?