Joseph Akwiri
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Defenders of Hague court point out that it does not have a mandate to support local justice systems.
Critics say proposed legislation on media and NGOs is backlash against supporters of ICC cases.
Expert warn that excessive force to uproot extremism could be counter-productive.
African Union may also ask United Nations Security Council to postpone Kenya cases.
Analysts note efforts to avoid further exacerbating sensitive political relations.
Locals fear inadequate state response to 2012 bloodshed will mean further violence.
Rights groups and victims’ families allege officers carried out extrajudicial killings.