The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for Simone Gbagbo for alleged crimes against humanity, urging her to surrender.
Simone Gbagbo is a politician and the wife of the Ivory Coast's former president, Laurent Gbagbo, and campaigned for him during his presidential campaign.
Over 3000 people died in the elections' aftermath after Laurent Gbagbo disputed the election results.
A year ago, Simone Gbagbo was charged with looting, armed robbery and embezzlement, along side her husband.
In a statement, the ICC said:
"According to the warrant of arrest, initially issued under seal on 29 February 2012, Mrs Gbagbo is allegedly responsible, within the meaning of article 25(3)(a) of the Rome Statute for the crimes against humanity of murder, rape and other forms of sexual violence, other inhumane acts and persecution allegedly committed in the territory of Côte d'Ivoire during the period between 16 December 2010 and 12 April 2011."
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