Gbagbo lawyer asks ICC to free Ivory Coast ex-leader

ABIDJAN - The lawyer for former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo has asked the International Criminal Court to "immediately and unconditionally" release him after his acquittal over post-electoral violence that killed around 3,000 people.

"Laurent Gbagbo could in effect, at the demand of political players in the country, be allowed to participate in the campaign ... or even be a candidate," said the letter, seen by AFP on Tuesday. Gbagbo faced charges on four counts of crimes against humanity over the 2010-2011 bloodshed which following a disputed vote in the West African nation.

He and Ble Goude were tried over responsibility for murder, attempted murder, rape, persecution and "other inhumane acts" during five months of violence, both pleading not guilty.

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