Kenya

IWPR Debate: Can ICC Prosecute Heads of State?

Panel discusses whether court can meet the challenges of putting Kenya’s president on trial.

7 Dec 13

An initiative by the ICC to show proceedings locally has gone down well with rights campaigners and those looking to see justice done.

5 Dec 13

Calls for changes to court’s founding treaty to grant legal immunity to heads of state.

22 Nov 13

Advocates of justice argue that government cannot be selective in honouring the international agreements it has signed up to.

20 Nov 13

But analysts warn that divisions within UN Security Council could prompt further efforts to end the trials.

18 Nov 13

Critics say proposed legislation on media and NGOs is backlash against supporters of ICC cases.

15 Nov 13

Expert warn that excessive force to uproot extremism could be counter-productive.

14 Nov 13

Testimony against deputy president describes weapons being assembled before polls.

11 Nov 13

As judges set February start date, observers warn of consequences if Kenyatta fails to attend.

6 Nov 13

ICC appeals judges ruled that deputy president must be present during trial.

1 Nov 13

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