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Ivory Coast's rebel military chiefs declared a state of emergency on Monday and blocked access to the parts of the country they control, accusing the president of failing to fulfil promises meant to end civil war. Rebels who control around half of the West African country joined a reconciliation government in April and fighting has virtually ended since a comprehensive cease-fire in May. But Monday's declaration highlighted the deep bitterness and unresolved grievances.