ICC halts release of I.Coast’s Gbagbo after new appeal: statement

The Hague (AFP) – The International Criminal Court on Wednesday halted the release of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo following a fresh appeal by prosecutors, a statement said.

Judges had earlier ordered Gbagbo to be freed following his shock acquittal on charges of crimes against humanity, but the court said it had now ordered him to “remain in ICC custody” until the prosecution appeal against his release had been heard.