International Justice | Cote d'Ivoire

Statement at the Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in Côte d'Ivoire

Mar 20, 2012

Oral statement

In his first report, the Independent Expert highlights important ongoing problems related to criminality, the continued usurping of state functions by the Republican Forces in certain regions, and the need to end impunity in order to restore the rule of law.
Justice in Côte d’Ivoire

Jan 11, 2012

Impact

Late in the afternoon on November 29, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo was removed from his prison cell in the dusty northern town of Korhogo and served with an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC). He was then put aboard a plane to The Hague, where he now faces four counts of crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, and persecution.
Côte d’Ivoire: Gbagbo’s ICC Transfer Advances Justice

Nov 29, 2011

Press release

The transfer of former President Laurent Gbagbo to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for his alleged role in international crimes during Côte d’Ivoire’s devastating post-election violence is a major step toward ensuring justice. Human Rights Watch called on the ICC prosecutor to move swiftly on investigations for grave crimes committed by forces allied with the current president, Alassane Ouattara.
Côte d’Ivoire: ICC Judges OK Investigation

Oct 3, 2011

Press release

The International Criminal Court (ICC) judges took a major step to ensure justice for victims in Côte d’Ivoire by authorizing the ICC prosecutor to open an investigation into crimes committed in the country’s devastating post-election violence.
Côte d’Ivoire: ICC Prosecutor Seeks Investigation

Jun 23, 2011

Press release

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has taken a significant step toward ensuring that those responsible for grave crimes committed in Côte d'Ivoire are held to account, Human Rights Watch said today.
Letter to African Union Chairperson Jean Ping on the 17th AU Summit

Jun 21, 2011

Letter
Côte d’Ivoire: Impartial Justice Top Task for Ouattara

May 19, 2011

Press release

Alassane Ouattara should act promptly to make sure that those responsible for grave crimes in Côte d’Ivoire over the past dozen years are credibly brought to account, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to him. Ouattara is to be inaugurated as president on May 21, 2011.
Letter to President Ouattara on Recommendations to his New Administration

May 16, 2011

Letter
Human Rights Watch Statement on the Apprehension of Laurent Gbagbo

Apr 11, 2011

Written statement

Laurent Gbagbo has been credibly implicated in crimes against humanity and other atrocities for which he should be held to account.
Letter to African Union Commission Chairperson Jean Ping on the 16th AU Summit

Jan 24, 2011

Letter