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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan says crimes affecting children were his top priority when he came into the role and form the basis for the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Children are the most vulnerable part of our society... and the most in need of protection," Khan says. SOUNDBITE
ICC President Piotr Hofmanski says in a video statement that ICC judges have issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin after determining that there are "credible allegations" against him for the "unlawful deportation" of Ukrainian children. SOUNDBITE
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell hails the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin as an "important decision" for international justice and Ukraine's people. SOUNDBITE
Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Jun 17 (EFE / EPA) .- (CAMERA: Legnan Koula) Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo returned to Ivory Coast today after ten years of being extradited to the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he was tried for alleged crimes against humanity.
Supporters of Ivory Coast's ex-president Laurent Gbagbo cheer the moment that International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges uphold his acquittal of crimes against humanity during 2010 post-election violence. More 3,000 people died in the unrest when Gbagbo refused to cede power to the winner of the elections, his rival Alassane Ouattara. Gbagbo supporters followed the ICC ruling via videolink at home in Ivory Coast. IMAGES