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UNITED NATIONS—Forces loyal to incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast were trying to "starve" U.N. peacekeepers into "submission" by blocking their supplies at border crossings, as the West African nation slid into a "real risk of a return to civil war," U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday.
Associated Press UN forces patrol outside UN headquarters in Abidjan on Tuesday.In an address to the U.N. General Assembly, Mr. Ban said the lack of supplies "will put our peacekeepers in a critical situation in coming days." On Monday, the Security Council defied Mr. Gbagbo's order to expel all 9,000 U.N. troops by extending their deployment a further six months.
Mr. Ban called on the international community to ensure the U.N. troops are supplied. "Any attempt to starve the United Nations mission into submission will not be tolerated," he said.
The U.S., U.N., European Union and African Union have all backed Mr. Gbagbo's challenger, Alassane Ouattara, as the winner of the Nov. 28 presidential election, but Mr. Gbagbo refuses to step down.
In Abidjan, Mr. Gbagbo told state TV Tuesday he would welcome foreign governments to review the results of the elections to avoid a return to civil war. The north and south fought from 2002 to 2003. Mr. Gbagbo is from the south, and Mr. Ouattara from the north.
"I am ready ... to welcome an evaluation committee to investigate the post-electoral crisis in Ivory Coast," Mr. Gbabgo said. He invited representatives from the African Union, the Arab League, the U.S., EU, Russia China, and Ivorians among others to examine "objectively the facts and electoral process for a peaceful solution to the crisis."
"I don't want that any more blood is poured out. I don't want any more war," Mr. Gbagbo said. "I extend a hand to the opposition; to Mr. Ouattara, and to the armed rebellion that support him." There was no immediate reaction to his offer.
On Tuesday, the State Department formally announced a travel ban against Mr. Gbagbo and dozens of his associates, meaning they will be denied visas to the U.S. or have existing ones revoked. Financial sanctions are under review, said P.J. Crowley, the State Department spokesman.
"He is receiving that message from high-level officials in countries in the neighborhood and countries around the world, including the United States. Clearly, we will continue to put pressure on this government until it yields to its successor," Mr. Crowley said.
At the U.N., Mr. Ban called for the credentials of Mr. Gbagbo's U.N. ambassador to be lifted.
Mr. Ban said Mr. Gbagbo is using mercenaries from Liberia and possibly Angola, as new weapons were arriving in Ivory Coast, and state radio was preaching hate messages against Mr. Ouattara's supporters. Mr. Ban said abductions and attacks against civilians were rising. At least 50 people have been killed since sectarian violence erupted Thursday.
The U.N. High Commissioner of Refugees said 6,000 Ivorians have already fled to neighboring Liberia, and that the U.N. agency was preparing to care for as many 30,000 refugees.
Write to Joe Lauria at newseditor@wsj.com
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