What is Laurent Gbagbo doing in Ivory Coast?
Former President Laurent Gbagbo has returned to Ivory Coast for the first time since his arrest nearly 10 years ago following his acquittal by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Why was Laurent Gbagbo extradited to the Hague?
Gbagbo was extradited to The Hague in November 2011, where he was charged with four counts of crimes against humanity in the International Criminal Court in connection with the post-election violence. Gbagbo was the first former head of state to be taken into the court’s custody.
How many votes did Gbagbo get against Houphouët-Boigny?
This failed to resonate with voters, and Gbagbo officially received 18.3% of the vote against Houphouët-Boigny.
What did the US say about Gbagbo’s capture?
Speaking from the hotel, Gbagbo told the regular armies to stop fighting. U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed news of the developments and CNN quoted U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as saying that Gbagbo’s capture “sends a strong signal to dictators and tyrants.
What has Henri Konan Bedie said about Gbagbo?
Henri Konan Bedie, who was president from 1993 to 1999 and whose relationship with Gbagbo has known ups and downs over the years, welcomed his “younger brother” home in a message on Twitter. “I have always thought it was important that he return to engage together in a true process of reconciliation,” Bedie wrote.
What happened to Gbagbo after he arrived in Ghana?
Following his arrival, Gbagbo made no comment to journalists before getting into a vehicle that was soon encircled by crowds. Thousands lined the streets and gathered around the convoy carrying Gbagbo as it made its way from the airport.
What is Laurent Gbagbo accused of?
Laurent Gbagbo. The ICC charged Gbagbo with four counts of crimes against humanity for allegedly having been an “indirect co-perpetrator” of acts of murder, rape and other forms of sexual violence, persecution, and other inhuman acts. His trial opened on January 28, 2016; he entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
What happened to Che Gueï and Laurent Gbagbo?
In the 2000 presidential election, it was announced that Gueï had defeated Gbagbo, though the result was widely condemned as fraudulent. In the ensuing uproar, Gueï fled the country, and Gbagbo took over the presidency.