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Wednesday, 25 October, 2000, 14:54 GMT 15:54 UK

In pictures: Ivory Coast uprising

Thousands of supporters of Socialist election candidate Laurent Gbagbo have been demonstrating in the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan since military ruler General Robert Guei tried to declare his own victory in the elections.

Despite being fired on by troops loyal to Guei, the protesters took over key buildings and forced his departure.

Opposition supporter giving victory sign

Protesters with poster of Gbagbo

Protesters running from gunfire

Wounded man lying near TV headquarters

Protesters carry banner saying:

Protesters on armoured personnel carrier

Related to this story:
Ivory Coast minister defects (25 Oct 00 | Media reports) France confirms Guei departure (25 Oct 00 | Africa) Clashes at Ivory Coast army camp (25 Oct 00 | Africa)

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