Gbagbo’s residence under attack

The CNN is reporting that forces loyal to Ivory Coast's elected President Alassane Ouattara stormed the residence of his rival, Laurent Gbagbo.



The move potentially heralds the end of a bloody conflict in the West African country.



The Ouattara forces are inside Gbagbo's residence but have not captured him.



They reportedly discovered heavy weapons inside the residence.



The CNN quoted a spokesman for Gbagbo, Ahoua Don Mello, as confirming that the residence was under attack, expressing amazement at the assault.



Gbagbo is prepared to discuss African Union proposals for a handover of power but cannot talk about surrender before discussions even begin, Mello said.



He would not confirm Gbagbo is in the residence under attack but said he was in Abidjan.