France decided to continue its participation in the military operation in Ivory Coast to neutralize forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo.

The statement released by French president’s website on Monday says civilian population, UN personnel and foreign diplomatic missions continued to be targets of attacks in several neighborhoods of the city of Abidjan. On Sunday Golf Hotel, home to the internationally recognized President Alassane Ouattara placed under UN protection, was attacked by forces supporting Gbagbo, it reads.

French and UN helicopters attacked residence of Laurent Gbagbo on Sunday in a response to attack on the UN headquarters.  

Earlier this April, 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.