Kenya takes Ruto’s ICC case to Security Council for help

Kenya has come to another moment when reversals in court affecting the ongoing cases before the International Criminal Court have translated into rising political temperatures in the country.

The International Criminal Court Friday asked politicians who have been attacking judges in the case of Deputy President William Ruto and radio presenter Joshua arap Sang to keep off.

Deputy President William Ruto’s hopes of weakening prosecution evidence in the case he faces at The Hague suffered a blow on Thursday after eight witnesses who dropped out were compelled to testify.

>Kenya has written to the Assembly of State Parties to have President Kenyatta and his deputy exempted from prosecution at the International Criminal Court.

Mwendesha Mkuu wa Mashtaka nchini Kenya ameamrisha kufanywan uchunguzi kufuatia mauaji ya shahidi mmoja kwenye kesi inayomkabili Naibu Rais William Ruto katika mahakama ya kimataifa ya ICC.

The International Criminal Court excuses Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto from attending his trial at The Hague on Thursday and Friday.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague summons reluctant witnesses to testify at the trial of Kenya's Vice-President William Ruto.

ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has asked the court to allow her to appeal the decision against Kenya not being declared non-cooperative even as victims of post-election violence urged her to go for smaller fish.

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