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Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo is cheered on by his supporters at a former presidential campaign headquarters in northern Abidjan. Acquitted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, Laurent Gbagbo has returned to his country after a ten-year exile. IMAGES of Gbagbo and supporters in Abidjan
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. "
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