Keep Up With Global Black News

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox.

BY Sandra Appiah, 1:00am December 05, 2011,

Former President of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo Appears in Court Today

by Sandra Appiah, 1:00am December 05, 2011,

Former President of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo Appears in Court TodayEx President, Laurent Gbagbo, who resisted defeat to current president, Quattara, in last year’s presidential election in Ivory Coast is scheduled to appear before the International Criminal Court  today for his role in the violent uprising after the elections, and his use of force in attempt to stay in power.

According to reports, Gbagbo will face four counts of crimes against humanity.

The UN reports that the uprising resulted in the death of  about 3,000 people.

The presiding Judge, Silvia Fernandez will set a date for confirmation of the charges brought against Gbagbo.  When the hearing proceeds, prosecutors will have to convince the judges that they have accumulated substantial evidence to warrant a trial for Gbagbo.

Global Human Rights groups, however, are warning of an “explosive situation on the ground” if prosecution only focuses on crimes committed by Gbagbo, and not those committed by current Ivorian President, Quattara.
 

Last Edited by: Updated: June 19, 2018

Conversations

Must Read

Connect with us

Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates

Face2face Africa | Afrobeatz+ | BlackStars

Keep Up With Global Black News and Events

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox, plus our curated weekly brief with top stories across our platforms.

No, Thank You