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.
Laurent Gbagbo's Trial in the Hague
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
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
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)
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)
April 11, 2011: Gbagbo and his wife Simone sit in a room at Hotel Golf in Abidjan, after they were arrested. REUTERS/Stringer
April 11, 2011: A still image from footage of Ivory Coast's presidential claimant Alassane Outtara addressing the nation, after Gbagbo was captured. Ouattara called for peace after his rival was arrested, and said his wife and aides who have been detained
April 13, 2011: Republican forces soldiers capture two suspected militiamen in the Riviera I neighborhood of Abidjan. The court says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe pro-Gbagbo forces attacked civilians thought to have supported Mr. Ouattara. (AP
November 30, 2011: Gbagbo arrives in an airplane at Rotterdam Airport. Gbagbo arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face an arrest warrant at the International Criminal Court. REUTERS/Robin van Lonkhuijsen