Status Conference in the case The Prosecutor v. Laurent Gbagbo
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On 11 December 2012, The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will hold a status conference in the case The Prosecutor v. Laurent Gbagbo to receive observations on a number of issues, including the date and practical arrangements for the confirmation of charges hearing.
The former President of Côte d’Ivoire allegedly bears individual criminal responsibility; as indirect co-perpetrator; for four counts of crimes against humanity: a) murder, b) rape and other sexual violence, c) persecution and d) other inhuman acts, allegedly committed in the context of post-electoral violence in the territory of Côte d’Ivoire between 16 December 2010 and 12 April 2011.