As the world focuses on Libya and Japan, UN aid agencies are warning that Ivory Coast is rapidly becoming a forgotten humanitarian catastrophe.
About 500,000 people have fled violence there - but a UN appeal for funds to help them has met with little response.
There has been fighting between forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo, who is refusing to step down as president, and those of his rival, Alassane Ouattara.
The UN recognises Mr Ouattara as the winner of November's presidential poll.
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About 500,000 people have fled violence there - but a UN appeal for funds to help them has met with little response.
There has been fighting between forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo, who is refusing to step down as president, and those of his rival, Alassane Ouattara.
The UN recognises Mr Ouattara as the winner of November's presidential poll.
Read More
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12827243
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