ICC lifts arrest warrant for former Cote d'Ivoire first lady Simone Gbagbo

Former president of Côte d'Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo and first lady Simone. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • Simone Gbagbo faced charges of crimes against humanity -- including murder, rape, inhuman acts and persecution -- following her husband's refusal to hand over power to Alassane Ouattara, who won a 2010 election.