Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast: Security forces loyal to one of Ivory Coast’s rival presidents, Alassane Ouattara, have occupied Yamoussoukro, residents say.
Fighting erupted when they later entered the key port of San Pedro on their advance from the north against incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo.
Gbagbo continues to cling to power in the main city Abidjan.
The UN, which recognises Ouattara as winner of November’s poll, has voted to impose sanctions on Gbagbo’s circle.
They add to economic measures already taken by the EU and African groups.
The UN resolution, drafted by France and Nigeria, imposes a travel ban and assets freeze on Gbagbo, his wife Simone and three of his closest associates.
One million people have fled the violence – mostly from the main city Abidjan – and at least 462 people have been killed since December, according to the UN
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