On 11 April 2011, forces loyal to newly elected President Outtara detained Former President Gbagbo, effectively ending a four-month long stalemate in Côte d’Ivoire. Amidst the stand-off, the international community took calculated actions to alleviate the deteriorating security situation and promote respect for the November election outcome.  The timeline ‘Election Crisis in Côte d’Ivoire’ details the incentives and disincentives offered to Gbagbo by the international community in an attempt to resolve the crisis.