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Today, acquitted of alleged crimes against humanity committed during the battles of 2010-11, Charles Ble Goude has told AFP he wants to help bring peace to his battered nation. (Peter Dejong/Pool/Reuters)
ALASSANE OUATTARA

Côte d’Ivoire’s ‘general of the streets’ vows peace

Today, acquitted of alleged crimes against humanity committed during the battles of 2010-11, Charles Ble Goude says he wants to help bring peace

  • Christophe Koffi
3 min read
Laurent Gbagbo: The decision for release was only agreed upon by two of the three judges, a majority being sufficient. (Peter Dejong/AFP/Getty Images)
CHARLES BLE GOUDE

Victims can’t rely on ICC for justice

Meant to tackle international crimes, the court has only convicted three individuals in 20 years

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read
CHARLES BLE GOUDE

Côte d’Ivoire hands Laurent Gbagbo ally to ICC

The Ivorian government has handed youth leader Charles Ble Goude over to the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity.

  • Loucoumane Coulibaly
  • Joe Bavier
3 min read
CHARLES BLE GOUDE

Côte d’Ivoire youth leader wants ICC warrant rejected

Lawyers for Charles Ble Goude, wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, say he should be tried by a local court.

  • Ange Aboa
2 min read
Pro-Gbagbo youth answer call to join Ivorian army
ALASSANE OUATTARA

Pro-Gbagbo youth answer call to join Ivorian army

Thousands of youth supporters of Côte d’Ivoire’s Laurent Gbagbo answered a call to join the army on Monday.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read