charles ble goude and former ovarian president laurent gbagbo -- former ivorian president laurent gbagbo pleading not guilty. the difference coming from the different appearances of the 2 men. gbagbo looking relatively frail at 70 years of age. charles ble goude looking more dynamic. he's about 30 years younger than the former president, perhaps explaining that difference. we are getting an initial idea of the various lines of attack and defense. the defense team indicating they once again were attacking the prosecution, what they say is a lack of impartiality that the court is being instrumental highest by -- instrumentalized by powers opposed to gbagbo. the prosecution team applying strongly, saying this is not a court of public opinion but of international law. the claim reiterating by the judge, who said he is adamant that the case was not to the instrumentalized by foreign powers. molly: the case is being watched in ivory coast closely. bespoke with some people in the hague to find out their opinions on the matter. take a listen. despicable and shameful acts have been committed in i

there is quite a lot at stake hold a fair trial with such a prominent figure as laurent gbagbo. >> itotentially makes a lot of african states unhappy that the africanargeting leaders. maybe it is because gbagbo is a former leader and not a current one. the trial hasnk and online to the public they have their own defense counsel and a team to support them. this trial is due to last three, maybe four or five years. why does it need to take so long? luke: the prosecution's try to show that there is comprehensive evidence and they are going to call 130 witnesses and thousands of documents of evidence to present to the court. it is likely to be a number of years. the last case is just only finishing and it took nine years. they are still waiting for reparations from the court. anchor: on a related point, laurent gbagbo himself has already spent five years in jail. has anyone thought about what happens if he is acquitted? luke: yes. there are provisions to .ompensate him the last case that was brought before this, the court says there was not sufficient evidence. there are concerns over gba

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former president laurent gbagbo lost those elections in 2010, but atrocities were committed by both sidesnd investigations need to continue on both sides at the moment just people from former president gbagbo's side are being tried including charles blagoday, his former youth minister and as of yet we have not seen anyone from president -- current president atara's side being tried. and as you said, there have also been allegations of stonewalling. the icc is still looking. they say they are still investigating and will try to bring anyone they can to justice for those crimes. >> very interesting. robyn kriel live in nairobi for us. thank you. "cnn newsroom" continues after this short break. parking is hard to find. seems like everyone drives. and those who do should switch to geico because you could save hundreds on car insurance. ah, perfect. valet parking. evening, sir. hello! here's the keys. and, uh, go easy on my ride, mate. hm, wouldn't mind some of that beef wellington... to see how much you could save on car insurance, go to geico.com. ah! (car alarm sounds) it's ok! >>> after in