Fighters loyal to Ivory Coast leader Alassane Ouattara have stormed the residences of incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo in what could be the final stage of a months-long conflict over disputed elections. Ouattara is recognized by the international community as the winner, but Gbagbo has refused to step down. Conflicting reports emerged Tuesday after Gbagbo was thought to be close to surrender but then defiantly vowed to remain in office. In addition to Ouattara’s forces, Gbagbo’s soldiers have also come under attack from United Nations and French troops operating under a U.N. Security Council mandate.