Ouattara is recognized as winner in the elections by major global powers.

...Côte d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara (click title to entry - thank you)  has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into the violence that swept the country following the disputed November election.

Ouattara sent a letter, dated 3 May, to ICC President Luis Moreno-Ocampo asking the court to investigate "the most serious crimes committed since 28 November 2010 throughout the Ivorian territory"....