Former Ivorian Leader to Remain in Jail

The International Criminal Court has ordered that former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo remain in detention, saying he might flee justice if his appeal for release is granted.
  • Cote d'Ivoire:   Gbagbo Stays in Jail

    Hirondelle, 29 October 2013

    In an appeals decision Tuesday, the International Criminal Court ordered that former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo be maintained in detention. He is suspected of crimes against… Read more »

Former president Laurent Gbagbo at his first appearance in the Hague Court.

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.