Laurent Gbagbo

Politician Since 2000, Laurent Gbagbo (born May 31, 1945) has served as president of Côte d’Ivoire, more popularly known as the Ivory Coast. His own ascent and governance have been mired in controversy, including coup attempts and fraudulent elections. The 2010 election has been ruled invalid by the U.N., which recognizes his opponent Alassane Quattara as the victor and true president of the Ivory Coast. Quattara's supporters have taken up arms to depose Gbagbo in bloody street battles. 
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Ivory Coast Exhumes Mass Graves

Ivorian authorities began exhuming dozens of mass graves dating back to the country's 2011 post-election violence. More than 3,000 people died over five months after Laurent Gbagbo refused to concede defeat to Alassane Ouattara following the Novem...

Laurent and Simone Gbagbo

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and wife Simone Gbagbo were indicted on Nov. 23, 2011, and Feb. 29, 2012, respectively, for their involvement in organizing attacks on civilians during post-election violence in 2010. Both were indicted on f...

ICC Weighs Evidence Against Ex-Ivory Coast President Gbagbo

Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo is before the International Criminal Court in The Hague where he will learn whether there is enough evidence to prosecute him for war crimes.

ICC Says Ivory Coast's Gbagbo Fit for Trial

The International Criminal Court in The Hague ruled that former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo is fit to stand trial. The 67-year-old will face charges of crimes against humanity, including murder and rape, as a result of violence that took ...

International Criminal Court Says Ivory Coast's Gbagbo Fit for Trial

The International Criminal Court ruled that the former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo is fit to stand trial.

Liberia Sends Back Ivorians Suspected of Involvement in Border Attacks

Liberia has extradited 41 Ivorians for their alleged attempt to launch cross-border raids on Ivory Coast. The group is believed to be working on behalf of former President Laurent Gbagbo, who is facing charges for crimes against humanity in the Ha...
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