YEREVAN. - According to preliminary information, there are no Armenian citizens in Ivory Coast, Tigran Balayan, spokesperson for Armenian Foreign Ministry, told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Foreign press reported that clashes between supporters of two presidents continue in Ivory Coast. Shooting was heard in the center of Abidjan, stronghold of President Laurent Gbagbo who refuses to give up power after losing elections. Shots were heard in a district where a president’s palace is located. Earlier press reported that opposition supporters backed by the West managed to seize Gbagbo’s residence.

Last week the UN Security Council adopted resolution on Ivory Coast calling on Laurent Gbagbo to step down and hand reins of power to internationally recognized President Alassane Ouattara. The reports say at least 460 people were killed and over 1 million became refugees since the conflict broke out.