What was Laurent Gbagbo's stance after losing the 2010 election?
He conceded
He demanded a recount
He refused to step down
He retired from politics
Answer
After losing the 2010 election, Laurent Gbagbo refused to step down, claiming that the results were rigged. This led to a political crisis and a civil war in Côte d'Ivoire, which lasted until 2011. Gbagbo was eventually arrested and transferred to the International Criminal Court, where he is currently on trial for crimes against humanity.
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