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Laurent Gbagbo's Trial in the Hague
Gbagbo faces four charges of crimes against humanity, including murder and rape, in the wake of Ivory Coast's disputed presidential elections a year ago.
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Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo waits for the judge to arrive as he appears for the first time at the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity in The Hague, Netherlands, Dec. 5, 2011. Gbagbo was extradited to the
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Dec. 4, 2010: Gbagbo pictured during his swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan. Gbagbo was sworn in for a new term even though the United Nations and world leaders maintain his opponent won the disputed election, which was the West
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Nov. 28, 2010: A crowd of angry voters in Abidjan, due to polls not opening one hour after their scheduled start. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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Dec. 3, 2010: Supporters of opposition leader Alassane Ouattara react as news spread that President Laurent Gbagbo won the election. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)