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  • The U.N., U.S., European Union and the Economic Community of West African States, a regional bloc known as Ecowas, recognize Mr. Ouattara as the November poll's rightful winner.

    Female Marchers Killed in Ivory Coast Monica Mark 2011

  • A regional body of his west Africa neighbors, known as Ecowas, and the African Union both called for Mr. Gbagbo to step aside for President-elect Ouattara.

    Troops Assault Residence of Ivory Coast Ruler David Gauthier-Villars 2011

  • On Tuesday, the Economic Community of West African States, a regional body known as Ecowas, said it was ready to ensure "a safe and dignified exit" for Mr. Gbagbo.

    Ivorian Leader Nearing Ouster David Gauthier-Villars 2011

  • A regional body of his west Africa neighbors, known as Ecowas, and the African Union both called for Mr. Gbagbo to step aside for President-elect Ouattara.

    Ivorian Opposition Strives for Normalcy David Gauthier-Villars 2011

  • Much of that, as I've studied, is dependent upon on an organization called Ecowas (ph) which is a group of some 15 African states who are committing to put in place a force now.

    CNN Transcript Jul 23, 2003 2003

  • The U.S. and Ecowas, which is trying to help mediate an end to the dispute, have both ruled out power-sharing in the West African nation.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

  • The U.S. and Ecowas, which is trying to help mediate an end to the dispute, have both ruled out power-sharing in the West African nation.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

  • African Union and the West African regional grouping known as Ecowas - in a rare example of African and international solidarity - have all declared that he must step down, slapping a near daily array of sanctions on his government until he does so.

    NYT > Home Page By ADAM NOSSITER 2010

  • African Union and the West African regional grouping known as Ecowas - in a rare example of African and international solidarity - have all declared that he must step down, slapping a near daily array of sanctions on his government until he does so.

    NYT > Global Home By ADAM NOSSITER 2010

  • The first mission, a week ago, made no progress and military leaders in Ecowas threatened action to oust Gbagbo.

    Ivory Coast leader accuses rival of plotting coup as civil war looms 2011

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