Kenya

ICC Suspects Could Face Compensation Bill

But rights groups warn that a ruling by the court would take several years, so the Kenyan government should step in to help victims.

23 Jul 11

Legal experts are divided on whether confirmed charges at international court would end officials’ presidential aspirations.

22 Jul 11

But threats to witnesses and concerns about election campaign raise questions about defendants’ continued freedom.

13 Jul 11

Post-election shootings in Kisumu and Kibera absent from current charges against senior political figures.

3 Jul 11

Accused broadcaster denies incitement allegations, says case against him undermines freedom of expression.

10 May 11

There are currently no laws against forced male circumcision in Kenya, despite the frequency and severity of the abuse.

15 Apr 11

Despite prosecutor’s pledge to look again at rejected cases, focus now likely to shift to trials of four others accused of election violence.

24 Jan 11

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