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Supporters of Laurent Gbagbo follow his convoy to celebrate his return to Ivory Coast. The former Ivorian president, acquitted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, is returning to his country after a ten-year absence. IMAGES
Ivory Coast's former president Laurent Gbagbo leaves Abidjan airport as he returns home for the first time in a decade after being acquitted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of crimes against humanity. IMAGES
Abidjan, June 16 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Legnan Koula) Supporters wait for the former president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, during the preparations for his return after being acquitted by the International Criminal Court of war crimes charges.FOOTAGE OF THE GATHERING AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT'S PARTY IN ABIDJAN.SOUNDBITES OF SUPORTERS.Translations:1- "My name is Nagui Laurent. I would say that words fail me. It is incredible that the older brother, Laurent Gbagbo, returns."2- "Gbagbo is an indisputable international icon. All humanity agrees that this man returns and that he brings joy to an entire people":3- "There is no doubt that the arrival of President Gbagbo will bring reconciliation, it is obvious, it is something natural. It all started with him and with those who will be able to get us out of all this, I cannot answer why President Gbagbo is needed. It may be unacceptable to our detractors but it is President Gbagbo who will be able to finish what has been started. "
Supporters of Ivory Coast's ex-president Laurent Gbagbo cheer the moment that International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges uphold his acquittal of crimes against humanity during 2010 post-election violence. More 3,000 people died in the unrest when Gbagbo refused to cede power to the winner of the elections, his rival Alassane Ouattara. Gbagbo supporters followed the ICC ruling via videolink at home in Ivory Coast. IMAGES
Fans in Abidjan fan zone go wild as Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie scores equaliser in their Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria. IMAGES
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