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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally approved an investigation into the deadly clashes during and immediately after Kenya's 2007 parliamentary and presidential elections. This move raises hopes that those involved in organising and or supporting the clashes will probably face independent trial in the Hague.
ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo confirmed to our sources on Wednesday that the court had finally approved his request submitted in November 2009. He maintains that some Kenyan political leaders organized and actively financed attacks on civilians. He also made reference to the casualties and official death toll. According to available reports, at least 1300 people were killed while several thousands were left homeless. Several victims of the chaos ended up as IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) in thir own country while others left for Tanzania and Uganda at the hight of the clashes.
Witness Protection is a priority
"I have a duty to protect the witnesses and I will do it. "We are not going to rely on Kenyan authorities to protect our witnesses. We will relocate them when needed and put them in safe places," he told Al Jazeera. Moreno-Ocampo said he has a list of 20 possible suspects made up of political and business leaders and that he will prosecute "those most responsible".
Let justice be done, ICC, the ball is in your court.
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Thanks to the ICC, let the culprits face the law!!!!
Well, the investigations will help the ICC find those who funded, planned and took part in the clashes. If all goes well, some leaders may end up in custody.
This is an important gesture not only to those who were directly affected by the violence but also as a reminder to anyone thinking of causing similar chaos during the coming elections that the world is watching.
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