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Ivory Coast signs accord allowing ICC investigation to proceed
Ivory Coast [BBC backgrounder; ICC case materials] Justice Minister Jeannot Ahoussou Kouadio signed an agreement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, allowing an investigation into political violence to proceed and pledging coop (More) |
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Ivory Coast authorities charge 15 Gbagbo subordinates with gang, economic crimes
Fifteen associates of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo were charged on Sunday with crimes allegedly committed as a result of the country's post-election violence [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] that has been ongoing since last No (More) |
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ICC prosecutor requests permission to investigate Ivory Coast violence
International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo officially requested permission from ICC judges Thursday to begin investigation into the Ivory Coast after determining that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been com (More) |
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ICC prosecutor to seek investigation into Ivory Coast
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Wednesday that he will seek an investigation into the Ivory Coast [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] on Thursday. Last week, Ocampo issued a public notice for v (More) |
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ICC asks for victim statements in preparation for Ivory Coast investigation
International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo on Friday issued a public notice for victims of violence in the Ivory Coast to give statements and advise if the ICC should proceed with a formal investigation. Victims have (More) |
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Ivory Coast initiates investigation into post-election violence
The Ivory Coast on Wednesday announced it would establish a commission to investigate alleged crimes committed as a result of the disputed presidential elections last November. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara vowed to probe human rights vio (More) |
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UN calls for investigation of Ivory Coast president
An official for the International Commission of Inquiry on Friday called for an investigation into current Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara and his forces' continuing attacks against supporters of former president Laurent Gbagbo . Officials (More) |
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HRW reports violence continues in Ivory Coast
Retaliatory killings in the Ivory Coast between factions loyal to ousted former president Laurent Gbagbo and current president Alassane Ouattara have continued, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Thursday. Violence has riddled the nation since la (More) |
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ICC prosecutor to begin investigation into Ivory Coast violence
Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday submitted a request to the court to begin an investigation into the Ivory Coast political conflict during which thousands of people have been killed and dis (More) |
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Ivory Coast president asks ICC to launch probe into crimes after disputed election
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into alleged crimes committed as a result of the disputed presidential elections last November, according to a letter dated May 3 (More) |
Women lawyers allowed to practice before US Supreme Court
On February 15, 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes signed legislation allowing women to be admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Belva Lockwood became the first woman admitted to practice under the new law on March 3, 1879.
Learn more about Belva Lockwood.
