Arusha — As confirmation of charges hearings began for Ivorian ex-president Laurent Gbagbo before the International Criminal Court, human rights groups reminded ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda that Gbagbo is not the only suspect in crimes committed in his country.
The former head of state is suspected of acting with others including his wife Simone to foment violence after December 2010elections, to keep himself in power at any cost. During the confirmation of charges hearings that started Tuesday, the prosecution will try to persuade the judges that there is enough evidence to order a trial.
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