Abidjan , Ivory Coast ( CNN ) -- Ivory Coast security forces loyal to incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo used tear gas and fired into the air to disperse supporters of Alassane Ouattara , authorities said Saturday . Police : The police are not the only ones who can be called upon to help in this situation. Leaders of African nations will try to end political standoff . Two Ivory Coast banks closed this week .
Police : The police are not the only ones who can be called upon to help in this situation. Leaders of African nations will try to end political standoff . Two Ivory Coast banks closed this week .