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Evidence of badly mismanaged registration process does not augur well for elections later this year.
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ICC Confirms Four Kenya Cases
Members of both political factions accused of responsibility for 2007-08 violence to stand trial.
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.
ICC Suspects in Presidential Race Debate
Legal experts are divided on whether confirmed charges at international court would end officials’ presidential aspirations.
DRC Women Wary of Pursuing Abuse Cases
Fear of retribution and social disgrace discourages female workers from reporting sexual harassment.
Corruption Alleged in East Congo Land Disputes
Judiciary accused of taking bribes to order property transfers.
Kenyan Suspects to Remain Free During ICC Trials
But threats to witnesses and concerns about election campaign raise questions about defendants’ continued freedom.
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