Posted 11/27/2023, 4:56:24 PM
ICC Drops Remaining Kenyan Post-Election Violence Cases, Closing Door on Pursuit of Top Politicians
- ICC closes investigations into 2007 post-election violence in Kenya, will not pursue additional cases
- Comes as relief for former suspects like President Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta whose cases were withdrawn
- Two outstanding ICC cases remain - against Walter Barasa and Philip Bett for witness tampering
- Original 6 suspects taken to ICC in 2010 were Ruto, Kenyatta, Muthaura, Ali, Kosgey, and Sang
- Former prosecutor claimed cases weakened by witness interference through bribery, threats, murder