United Nations experts in Ivory Coast came under fire in the capital, Yamoussoukro as they were trying to investigate reports of a violation of the arms embargo imposed on the country. They were looking into reports that Belarus had provided attack helicopters for supporters of Laurent Gbagbo, who refuses to give up the presidency. Belarus has denied the allegations as groundless. The UN Sanctions Committee on Ivory Coast says it has not been able to positively confirm the shipment, though it said UN personnel should continue monitoring the situation. A planned meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the reports has been cancelled. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast's former rebels say they are ready to take military action against Mr Gbagbo.