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ICC - International Criminal Court
Years active: 2005-2015
IWPR is at the forefront of media interventions in situations of human suffering and mass abuses around the world. It gives a voice to the vulnerable and delivers crucial analysis on conflict and impunity to both a local and global audience. As the leading news agency reporting on international justice and human rights, IWPR makes an important contribution to the value and effectiveness of local judicial mechanisms as well as international legal institutions such as the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Kenya Trial: "Witnesses Fabricated Evidence" Claim
Kenyan deputy president’s lawyer asks judges for opportunity to expose what he says is “concerted process”.
More Witnesses Withdraw From Kenyan President's Case
Security fears mean they do not want to testify in trial at the International Criminal Court.
Kenya's Deputy President to be Tried in Hague
ICC judges rule out holding sections of the proceedings in Kenya or Tanzania.
Kenya: Too Little Action on Hate Speech?
Observers say government body tasked with prosecuting offenders is not doing enough.
Kenya's Governors Seek Security Role
Calls for new county chiefs to be given more powers over police.
ICC Lets Kenyan Vice-President Skip Court Appearances
Judges accused of bowing to political pressure after deciding that Kenya’s deputy president can stay away from most of his trial.
Kenya: Anxiety at New Trial Date for President
Fears that further delay could jeopardise witness safety, and the case itself.
ICC's Funders Seek Greater Efficiency
As the court asks for a bigger budget, it will need to consider where cost savings can be made.
Kenya: Can Special Court Tackle Election Violence?
Debate continues over how special court can best hold perpetrators to account.