Cote d'Ivoire: How Gbagbo's Looming Return Exposes Divisions in Côte d'Ivoire

The planned return of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been thrown into uncertainty after the government of Alassane Ouattara hinted it could be delayed, citing security concerns.

Gbagbo, who was recently acquitted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on war crimes charges, was scheduled to return on June 17. But the government said Wednesday it wouldn't allow him back because his party didn't inform authorities in time to allow for preparations.

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