Simone Ehivet claims to have "forgiven" France and Alassane Ouattara
The former Ivorian First Lady, visiting France for the first time since 2011, discussed the fate of associates of Laurent Gbagbo, whom she describes as "political prisoners."
Simone Ehivet, former First Lady of Ivory Coast, spoke in an interview with France 24 on the occasion of her first visit to France since 2011, according to the media outlet.
When asked about her relations with France, Simone Ehivet said she had "forgiven" the country, as well as Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, according to France 24.
The former First Lady also addressed the situation of several figures close to former President Laurent Gbagbo, whose arrests she deplored. She described them as "political prisoners," according to France 24's reporting.
Simone Ehivet was the wife of Laurent Gbagbo and served as First Lady of Ivory Coast during his presidency. She was arrested in 2011 during the post-election crisis that followed Laurent Gbagbo's contested reelection bid against Alassane Ouattara.
France 24 did not specify, in the excerpt broadcast, the exact circumstances of Simone Ehivet's trip to France or the broader context of the interview.
Sources
- Côte d’Ivoire : « Pourquoi je ne pardonnerais pas à la France ? » Simone Ehivet — France 24 — Français
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