ICC Prosecutor Delivers List of 20 Names to the Court in Kenya Investigation
The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has delivered a list of 20 names of senior government officials and business leaders who are alleged to have been involved in directing the post-election violence in Kenya. “These senior leaders from both PNU and ODM parties were guided by political objectives to retain or gain power”, said the Prosecutor. “They utilized their personal, government, business and tribal networks to commit the crimes. They implemented their policy with the involvement of a number of State officers and public and private institutions, such as members of the parliament, senior government officers, the police force and youth gangs.”
The pre-trial chamber is directing the investigation and had requested clarification from the Office of the Prosecutor. The names have not been made public. “At this stage, the names are indicative only” said the Prosecutor. “The allegations concerning the named individuals will have to be measured against the evidence gathered independently by my office. If the Judges authorize the investigation, I will engage those who wish to clarify their role or provide further information.”
The International Crime Bureau has covered this story here. The court’s press release on the matter is available here. The prosecutor has made an expedited request to open an investigation, the pre-trial chamber will determine if there is sufficient evidence to do so and whether or not to issue indictments.
