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Please find below information about recent developments related to the International Criminal Court's investigation in Kenya.

This message includes the latest ICC press statements (I) and most updated related news articles and opinions (II).

Please take note of the Coalition's policy on situations before the ICC (below), which explicitly states that the CICC will not take a position on potential and current situations before the Court or situations under analysis. The Coalition, however, will continue to provide the most up-to-date information about the ICC.

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I. ICC PRESS STATEMENTS

Note: These documents have been produced by the ICC. The CICC Secretariat distributes them as part of its mandate to keep member organizations and individuals informed about developments related to the ICC. The documents do not reflect the views of the CICC as a whole or its individual members.

1. "ICC welcomes UK contribution for relocating at-risk persons in Kenya", ICC Press Office, 26 November 2010, http://www.icc-cpi.int/menus/icc/press and media/press releases/icc welcomes uk contribution for relocating at_risk persons in kenya

"The International Criminal Court thanks the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for its generous contribution of £200,000.00 to the Special Fund of the Court on relocations, which was finalized today with the signature of an Understanding between His Excellency, Paul Arkwright, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Registrar of the Court, Ms Silvana Arbia.

This generous contribution by the United Kingdom is earmarked for relocations of persons at risk in Kenya, where on 31 March, 2010 Pre-Trial Chamber II granted the Prosecution authorization to open an investigation proprio motu. Although earmarking remains the exception, as the Court has the vocation to protect all victims and witnesses in all situations over which it has jurisdiction, this donation constitutes an important gesture towards the victims and witnesses of post-election violence in Kenya, and towards international justice and the common fight against impunity.

Before signing the Understanding, the Registrar noted that 'by making a substantial donation to the Special Fund, the United Kingdom stands as an example to other States' willingness to support victims and witnesses who are at risk on account of their interaction with the Court'. His Excellency the Ambassador stated that 'The UK supports the Court's work, with the Kenyan Government, to promote justice for the many victims of the post-election violence. We welcome the Kenyan Government's cooperation with the Court on this case. The UK agrees with the ICC Chief Prosecutor that Kenya, with the Court's assistance, has an opportunity to restore its image and lead the way globally on approaches to the restoration of justice and challenging impunity. This funding underlines the UK's commitment to a successful investigation in Kenya and the importance of protecting those at risk. The Court's witness protection programme should help encourage witnesses to be more confident in contributing to the investigation, assisting the goal of accountability that the victims and others have been campaigning for. We remain concerned about continuing reports of witness intimidation and official interference. Those who attempt to subvert the search for justice should be aware that they also could find themselves accountable for their actions in The Hague.'

The purpose of the Special Fund is to assist States Parties that are willing to host witnesses at risk but are not in a position to finance such support, and aims at fostering regional solutions for the relocation of witnesses at risk, thereby reducing the impact of relocations on their life. Using such arrangements, the Court also seeks to galvanize cooperation partners into strengthening national capacity to protect witnesses in such regional states. This new modality developed by the Registry is complementary, and does not replace traditional Framework Agreements on Relocations, which are still very much needed by the Court."

See Also:

i. "United Kingdom supports ICC effort to re-locate witnesses in Kenyan post-election probe", UN News Centre, 26 November 2010, http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=36879&Cr=kenya&Cr1=
ii. "UK supports relocation Kenyan witness", by Rosalia Opondo, KBC, 26 November 2010, http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67748
iii. "Britain to help move Ocampo witnesses", by Patrick Mayoyo, Daily Nation, 26 November 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1061200/-/78wyqy/-/
iv. "UK to fund relocation of ICC witnesses", by Anthony Kagiri, Capital FM, 26 November 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/UK-to-fund-relocation-of-ICC-witnesses-10650.html
v. "UK grants ICC Sh25m to protect witnesses", by Cyrus Ombati, Standard, 26 November 2010, http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000023387&cid=4
vi. "UK Gives 200,000 to ReLocate Witnesses of Kenyan Post-Election Violence", News Blaze, 26 November 2010, http://newsblaze.com/story/20101127092133zzzz.nb/topstory.html
vii. "UK to fund Kenya chaos witnesses' relocation", World Countries, Kenya, 26 November 2010, http://kenya.world-countries.net/archives/42430

2. "The ICC launches Outreach Programme radio campaign in Kenya", ICC Press Office, 3 December 2010, http://www.icc-cpi.int/menus/icc/press and media/press releases/pr606

"On Friday, 3 December 2010, the Outreach Unit of the International Criminal Court (ICC) launched a radio campaign in Kenya to provide the general population with information about the Court, particularly the development of the ICC's judicial processes in relation to the situation in Kenya.

The campaign, entitled "Understanding the International Criminal Court", will include a number of different programmes with information on the Court, which have been translated into four vernacular languages: Kiswahili, Luo, Kalenjinj and Kikuyu. They will be broadcast through 13 vernacular and community radio stations, potentially reaching the entire country's population.

The first part of the radio campaign aims to explain the judicial process that will follow the ICC Prosecutor's forthcoming filing of request(s) for the issuance of warrants of arrest or summonses to appear in relation to the situation in Kenya.

The radio campaign aims to inform the public and engender greater local community participation in Court proceedings, by countering misperceptions and by addressing people's concerns. Through this and other activities, the Outreach Programme aims to reach out to victims and affected communities and allow them to see that justice is being done.

Background

The Republic of Kenya ratified the Rome Statute on 15 March 2005 and became a State Party to the Rome Statute on 1 June 2005. In accordance with the provisions of the Rome Statute, the ICC Prosecutor sought authorisation from Pre-Trial Chamber II to commence an investigation proprio motu in a situation involving crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Kenya during the period known as the post-election violence of 2007-2008. On 31 March 2010, the ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber II granted the Prosecutor permission to start the investigation.

The ICC's Outreach efforts in Kenya began before the Chamber issued its decision to grant permission to the Prosecutor's investigation. Outreach Programmes aim to cultivate a level of awareness and understanding of the ICC's mandate and activities, promote access to and understanding of judicial proceedings, and foster realistic expectations about the Court's work. In Kenya, Outreach Programmes have thus far placed special emphasis on explaining the statutory provisions for launching an investigation proprio motu and the procedural steps that followed."

II. RELATED NEWS AND OPINIONS

1. "ICC probe gets nod after deal with the police", by Oliver Mathenge, Daily Nation, 25 November 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/ICC probe gets nod after deal with the police /-/1064/1060666/-/igddgr/-/
2. "ICC has secured key witnesses, official discloses", by Stephen Makabila, Standard, 27 November 2010, http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000023453&cid=159&
3. "Ocampo to meet Big Two this week", by Oliver Mathenge, Daily Nation, 28 November 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Ocampo to meet Big Two this week /-/1064/1062212/-/lq8gmo/-/
4. "Rights body turns to KACC for probe", Daily Nation, 29 November 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Rights body turns to KACC for probe /-/1056/1062810/-/oi3gt2z/-/index.html
5. "Ocampo, Annan expected in Nairobi Wednesday", by Carol Gakii, KBC, 30 November 2010, http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67809
6. "Scorecard cites lack of devotion to ICC", by Antony Kagiri, Capital FM, 30 November 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/Scorecard-cites-lack-of-devotion-to-ICC-10695.html
7. "Kenya committed to ICC and judicial reforms", KBC, 30 November 2010, http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67808
8. "We'll arrest suspects, Big Two tell Ocampo", by Lucas Barasa, Daily Nation, 1º December 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Well arrest suspects Big Two tell Ocampo /-/1064/1064164/-/grb1n5/-/
9. "ICC Official Arrives in Kenya for Reconciliation Talks", by Michael Onyiego, VOA News, 1º December 2010, http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/ICC-Official-Arrives-in-Kenya-for-Reconciliation-Talks-111123954.html
10. "ICC prosecutor to file cases on Kenya violence", Reuters, 2 December 2010, http://af.reuters.com/article/kenyaNews/idAFLDE6B10TK20101202
11. "Annan: Kenya must do more to punish election violence suspects", UNDPI, 2 December 2010, http://www.undpi.org/World-News/Annan-Kenya-must-do-more-to-punish-election-violence-suspects.html
12. "Kenyan leaders ''refuse'' ICC request for written commitment on cooperation",
13. "Ruto rubbishes ICC within Ocampo's earshot", by Sarah Wambui, Capital FM, 2 December 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/Ruto-rubbishes-ICC-within-Ocampo’s-earshot-10734.html
14. "Ocampo: Probe into post-election chaos complete", Standard Media, 2 December 2010, http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000023783&cid=4
15. "ICC Ocampo defends Kenya President and PM over election violence", Alshahid, 02 December 2010, http://english.alshahid.net/archives/15874
16. "The ICC six will be known in two weeks", by Anthony Kagiri, Capital FM, 2 December 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/The-ICC-six-will-be-known-in-two-weeks-10733.html
17. "ICC prosecutor ready to file Kenya violence cases", by James Macharia, Reuters, 2 December 2010, http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE6B108Y20101202
18. "ICC to summon 6 over Kenya postelection violence", by Tom Maliti, ABC6, 2 December 2010, http://www.abc6.com/Global/story.asp?S=13602511
19. "Kenya Violence: Findings of the investigation on December 17" [Violences au Kenya: Conclusions de l'enquête le 17 décembre], BBC Afrique, 2 December 2010, http://www.bbc.co.uk/french/news/story/2010/12/101202_kenyaviolencerapport.shtml [french]
20. "The ICC to name Kenya violence suspects this month" [CPI señalará este mes a los responsables de la violencia en Kenia], ABC, 2 December 2010, http://www.abc.es/agencias/noticia.asp?noticia=611934 [spanish]
21. "Kenya poll shows Hague still popular", by Samuel Kumba, Daily Nation, 2 December 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Kenya poll shows Hague still popular /-/1064/1065662/-/h9wsmo/-/index.html
22. "Kenya reform process losing momentum: Annan", RNW, 2 December 2010, http://www.rnw.nl/africa/bulletin/kenya-reform-process-losing-momentum-annan
23. "ICC chief prosecutor to name poll suspects mid in December", People's Daily Online, 3 December 2010, http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90855/7219925.html
24. "Case filed at the Hague to block ICC probe", by Bernard Momanyi, Capital FM, 3 December 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/Case-filed-at-the-Hague-to-block-ICC-probe-10755.html

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News Browse by Region Media Digests Country Updates UN Excerpts on the ICC Updates of the Assembly Browse by Region		Related News; ICC Statements and Related Information 04 Dec 2010 Dear all, Please find below information about recent developments related to the International Criminal Court's investigation in Kenya. This message includes the latest ICC press statements (I) and most updated related news articles and opinions (II). Please take note of the Coalition's policy on situations before the ICC (below), which explicitly states that the CICC will not take a position on potential and current situations before the Court or situations under analysis. The Coalition, however, will continue to provide the most up-to-date information about the ICC. With regards, CICC Secretariat www.coalitionfortheicc.org *********************************** I. ICC PRESS STATEMENTS Note: These documents have been produced by the ICC. The CICC Secretariat distributes them as part of its mandate to keep member organizations and individuals informed about developments related to the ICC. The documents do not reflect the views of the CICC as a whole or its individual members. 1. "ICC welcomes UK contribution for relocating at-risk persons in Kenya", ICC Press Office, 26 November 2010, http://www.icc-cpi.int/menus/icc/press and media/press releases/icc welcomes uk contribution for relocating at_risk persons in kenya "The International Criminal Court thanks the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for its generous contribution of £200,000.00 to the Special Fund of the Court on relocations, which was finalized today with the signature of an Understanding between His Excellency, Paul Arkwright, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Registrar of the Court, Ms Silvana Arbia. This generous contribution by the United Kingdom is earmarked for relocations of persons at risk in Kenya, where on 31 March, 2010 Pre-Trial Chamber II granted the Prosecution authorization to open an investigation proprio motu. Although earmarking remains the exception, as the Court has the vocation to protect all victims and witnesses in all situations over which it has jurisdiction, this donation constitutes an important gesture towards the victims and witnesses of post-election violence in Kenya, and towards international justice and the common fight against impunity. Before signing the Understanding, the Registrar noted that 'by making a substantial donation to the Special Fund, the United Kingdom stands as an example to other States' willingness to support victims and witnesses who are at risk on account of their interaction with the Court'. His Excellency the Ambassador stated that 'The UK supports the Court's work, with the Kenyan Government, to promote justice for the many victims of the post-election violence. We welcome the Kenyan Government's cooperation with the Court on this case. The UK agrees with the ICC Chief Prosecutor that Kenya, with the Court's assistance, has an opportunity to restore its image and lead the way globally on approaches to the restoration of justice and challenging impunity. This funding underlines the UK's commitment to a successful investigation in Kenya and the importance of protecting those at risk. The Court's witness protection programme should help encourage witnesses to be more confident in contributing to the investigation, assisting the goal of accountability that the victims and others have been campaigning for. We remain concerned about continuing reports of witness intimidation and official interference. Those who attempt to subvert the search for justice should be aware that they also could find themselves accountable for their actions in The Hague.' The purpose of the Special Fund is to assist States Parties that are willing to host witnesses at risk but are not in a position to finance such support, and aims at fostering regional solutions for the relocation of witnesses at risk, thereby reducing the impact of relocations on their life. Using such arrangements, the Court also seeks to galvanize cooperation partners into strengthening national capacity to protect witnesses in such regional states. This new modality developed by the Registry is complementary, and does not replace traditional Framework Agreements on Relocations, which are still very much needed by the Court." See Also: i. "United Kingdom supports ICC effort to re-locate witnesses in Kenyan post-election probe", UN News Centre, 26 November 2010, http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=36879&Cr=kenya&Cr1= ii. "UK supports relocation Kenyan witness", by Rosalia Opondo, KBC, 26 November 2010, http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67748 iii. "Britain to help move Ocampo witnesses", by Patrick Mayoyo, Daily Nation, 26 November 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1061200/-/78wyqy/-/ iv. "UK to fund relocation of ICC witnesses", by Anthony Kagiri, Capital FM, 26 November 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/UK-to-fund-relocation-of-ICC-witnesses-10650.html v. "UK grants ICC Sh25m to protect witnesses", by Cyrus Ombati, Standard, 26 November 2010, http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000023387&cid=4 vi. "UK Gives 200,000 to ReLocate Witnesses of Kenyan Post-Election Violence", News Blaze, 26 November 2010, http://newsblaze.com/story/20101127092133zzzz.nb/topstory.html vii. "UK to fund Kenya chaos witnesses' relocation", World Countries, Kenya, 26 November 2010, http://kenya.world-countries.net/archives/42430 2. "The ICC launches Outreach Programme radio campaign in Kenya", ICC Press Office, 3 December 2010, http://www.icc-cpi.int/menus/icc/press and media/press releases/pr606 "On Friday, 3 December 2010, the Outreach Unit of the International Criminal Court (ICC) launched a radio campaign in Kenya to provide the general population with information about the Court, particularly the development of the ICC's judicial processes in relation to the situation in Kenya. The campaign, entitled "Understanding the International Criminal Court", will include a number of different programmes with information on the Court, which have been translated into four vernacular languages: Kiswahili, Luo, Kalenjinj and Kikuyu. They will be broadcast through 13 vernacular and community radio stations, potentially reaching the entire country's population. The first part of the radio campaign aims to explain the judicial process that will follow the ICC Prosecutor's forthcoming filing of request(s) for the issuance of warrants of arrest or summonses to appear in relation to the situation in Kenya. The radio campaign aims to inform the public and engender greater local community participation in Court proceedings, by countering misperceptions and by addressing people's concerns. Through this and other activities, the Outreach Programme aims to reach out to victims and affected communities and allow them to see that justice is being done. Background The Republic of Kenya ratified the Rome Statute on 15 March 2005 and became a State Party to the Rome Statute on 1 June 2005. In accordance with the provisions of the Rome Statute, the ICC Prosecutor sought authorisation from Pre-Trial Chamber II to commence an investigation proprio motu in a situation involving crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Kenya during the period known as the post-election violence of 2007-2008. On 31 March 2010, the ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber II granted the Prosecutor permission to start the investigation. The ICC's Outreach efforts in Kenya began before the Chamber issued its decision to grant permission to the Prosecutor's investigation. Outreach Programmes aim to cultivate a level of awareness and understanding of the ICC's mandate and activities, promote access to and understanding of judicial proceedings, and foster realistic expectations about the Court's work. In Kenya, Outreach Programmes have thus far placed special emphasis on explaining the statutory provisions for launching an investigation proprio motu and the procedural steps that followed." II. RELATED NEWS AND OPINIONS 1. "ICC probe gets nod after deal with the police", by Oliver Mathenge, Daily Nation, 25 November 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/ICC probe gets nod after deal with the police /-/1064/1060666/-/igddgr/-/ 2. "ICC has secured key witnesses, official discloses", by Stephen Makabila, Standard, 27 November 2010, http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000023453&cid=159& 3. "Ocampo to meet Big Two this week", by Oliver Mathenge, Daily Nation, 28 November 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Ocampo to meet Big Two this week /-/1064/1062212/-/lq8gmo/-/ 4. "Rights body turns to KACC for probe", Daily Nation, 29 November 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Rights body turns to KACC for probe /-/1056/1062810/-/oi3gt2z/-/index.html 5. "Ocampo, Annan expected in Nairobi Wednesday", by Carol Gakii, KBC, 30 November 2010, http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67809 6. "Scorecard cites lack of devotion to ICC", by Antony Kagiri, Capital FM, 30 November 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/Scorecard-cites-lack-of-devotion-to-ICC-10695.html 7. "Kenya committed to ICC and judicial reforms", KBC, 30 November 2010, http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67808 8. "We'll arrest suspects, Big Two tell Ocampo", by Lucas Barasa, Daily Nation, 1º December 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Well arrest suspects Big Two tell Ocampo /-/1064/1064164/-/grb1n5/-/ 9. "ICC Official Arrives in Kenya for Reconciliation Talks", by Michael Onyiego, VOA News, 1º December 2010, http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/ICC-Official-Arrives-in-Kenya-for-Reconciliation-Talks-111123954.html 10. "ICC prosecutor to file cases on Kenya violence", Reuters, 2 December 2010, http://af.reuters.com/article/kenyaNews/idAFLDE6B10TK20101202 11. "Annan: Kenya must do more to punish election violence suspects", UNDPI, 2 December 2010, http://www.undpi.org/World-News/Annan-Kenya-must-do-more-to-punish-election-violence-suspects.html 12. "Kenyan leaders ''refuse'' ICC request for written commitment on cooperation", 13. "Ruto rubbishes ICC within Ocampo's earshot", by Sarah Wambui, Capital FM, 2 December 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/Ruto-rubbishes-ICC-within-Ocampo’s-earshot-10734.html 14. "Ocampo: Probe into post-election chaos complete", Standard Media, 2 December 2010, http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000023783&cid=4 15. "ICC Ocampo defends Kenya President and PM over election violence", Alshahid, 02 December 2010, http://english.alshahid.net/archives/15874 16. "The ICC six will be known in two weeks", by Anthony Kagiri, Capital FM, 2 December 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/The-ICC-six-will-be-known-in-two-weeks-10733.html 17. "ICC prosecutor ready to file Kenya violence cases", by James Macharia, Reuters, 2 December 2010, http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE6B108Y20101202 18. "ICC to summon 6 over Kenya postelection violence", by Tom Maliti, ABC6, 2 December 2010, http://www.abc6.com/Global/story.asp?S=13602511 19. "Kenya Violence: Findings of the investigation on December 17" [Violences au Kenya: Conclusions de l'enquête le 17 décembre], BBC Afrique, 2 December 2010, http://www.bbc.co.uk/french/news/story/2010/12/101202_kenyaviolencerapport.shtml [french] 20. "The ICC to name Kenya violence suspects this month" [CPI señalará este mes a los responsables de la violencia en Kenia], ABC, 2 December 2010, http://www.abc.es/agencias/noticia.asp?noticia=611934 [spanish] 21. "Kenya poll shows Hague still popular", by Samuel Kumba, Daily Nation, 2 December 2010, http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Kenya poll shows Hague still popular /-/1064/1065662/-/h9wsmo/-/index.html 22. "Kenya reform process losing momentum: Annan", RNW, 2 December 2010, http://www.rnw.nl/africa/bulletin/kenya-reform-process-losing-momentum-annan 23. "ICC chief prosecutor to name poll suspects mid in December", People's Daily Online, 3 December 2010, http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90855/7219925.html 24. "Case filed at the Hague to block ICC probe", by Bernard Momanyi, Capital FM, 3 December 2010, http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/Case-filed-at-the-Hague-to-block-ICC-probe-10755.html *********************************** CICC's policy on the referral and prosecution of situations before the ICC: The Coalition for the ICC is not an organ of the court. The CICC is an independent NGO movement dedicated to the establishment of the International Criminal Court as a fair, effective, and independent international organization. The Coalition will continue to provide the most up-to date information about the ICC and to help coordinate global action to effectively implement the Rome Statute of the ICC. The Coalition will also endeavor to respond to basic queries and to raise awareness about the ICC's trigger mechanisms and procedures, as they develop. The Coalition as a whole, and its secretariat, do not endorse or promote specific investigations or prosecutions or take a position on situations before the ICC. However, individual CICC members may endorse referrals, provide legal and other support on investigations, or develop partnerships with local and other organizations in the course of their efforts. Communications to the ICC can be sent to: ICC P.O. box 19519 2500 CM The Hague The Netherlands Coalition for the International Criminal Court 708 Third Avenue, 24th Floor, 10017 NY, New York, USA Tel: +1 646 465 8517\| Fax: +1 212 599 1332 [email protected]\|www.coalitionfortheicc.org Together for Justice: Civil society in 150 countries advocating for a fair, effective and independent ICC Follow the CICC http://twitter.com/_cicc Join us: http://www.facebook.com/CoalitionfortheInternationalCriminalCourt?ref=sgm