The trial of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo for crimes against humanity is set to begin today at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
He faces charges relating to the country's civil conflict that erupted after he lost elections in 2010.
ICC Chief Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda told newsmen at the Hague that the trial aims to uncover the truth.
Both Mr Gbagbo and his co-accused person former militia leader, Charles Ble Goude, say they are innocent.
Mr Gbagbo's lawyer, Emmanuel Altit says the trial is an opportunity for reconciliation. It is for this reason that he awaits it with confidence.
A lawyer for Mr Ble Goude, who is accused of organising attacks on opposition supporters, described his client as a man of peace.
Via GBC
