Ouattara is holed up in a hotel in the main city of Abidjan under the protection of U.N. peacekeepers . It will also add more armed helicopters to its peacekeeping force . The announcement comes amid escalating violence between supporters of rival leaders . Laurent Bernard , the incumbent leader , is defying orders to step down . Clashes between supporters of rival leaders leave 365 dead , he says .
It will also add more armed helicopters to its peacekeeping force . The announcement comes amid escalating violence between supporters of rival leaders . Laurent Bernard , the incumbent leader , is defying orders to step down . Clashes between supporters of rival leaders leave 365 dead , he says .