Charles Ble Goude, a former militia leader who was acquitted of crimes against humanity related to his role in Ivory Coast’s civil war, returned from exile on Saturday as politicians sought to reconcile after years of instability and conflict.
Former Ivory Coast Youth Minister Charles Ble Goude speaks to the media after leaving the International Criminal Court.Former Ivory Coast Youth Minister Charles Ble Goude speaks to the media after leaving the International Criminal Court.
“My leader Minister Ble Goude will play an active part in the reconciliation process,” says Guillaume Dago, who was in the crowd in Yopougon. Much of the tension stems from a brief civil war following a 2010 election in which former president Laurent Gbagbo failed to accept defeat to Ouattara. Tensions have been simmering since and at least 20 people died in clashes when Ouattara decided to run again in the 2020 elections.
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