The Second Ivorian Civil War broke out Process_start in March 2011 when the crisis in Ivory Coast escalated Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale into full-scale military conflict between forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo , the President of Ivory Coast since 2000 , and supporters of the internationally recognised president-elect Alassane Ouattara .

After months of unsuccessful negotiations Communication and sporadic violence Violence between supporters of the two sides , the crisis entered Arriving a critical stage as Ouattara 's forces seized control Control of most of the country with the help Assistance of the UNO , with Gbagbo entrenched in Abidjan , the country 's largest city .

France 's forces arrested Arrest Gbagbo at his residence on 11 April 2011 .