Laurent Gbagbo who was arrested by France and transferred to the International Crimes Court may return to Ivory Coast. Last year he was acquitted when the ICC could not prove he was responsible for post-election violence. The French intervened to install a more compliant government. The blatant violation of sovereignty and the charges from the ICC prove ulterior motives. The ICC charges leaders who do not follow European geopolitical objectives. Gbagbo can leave Belgium on the condition that another nation receives him. Elections are going to be held in October. The question remains could post-election violence erupt again. If so, France would use that as a justification to intervene. The reason for travel restrictions on Gbagbo are not completely lifted is the fear he retain significant political popularity in Ivory Coast. A political comeback could reverse the French position in the West African region that was built up since 2011. The ICC demonstrates its bias with few European leaders facing trial for abuses in African and Asian nations. Gbagbo's return could either have negative or positive consequences depending on the political conditions.
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