WHAT AFRICA HOUSE NEGRO FATOU BENSOUDA TOLD ICC JUDGES; 1. I have evidence of attempts to force prosecution witnesses to recant their evidence through bribery and intimidation. 2. Anybody found to have intimidated or bribed witnesses would be prosecuted. 3. Worrying evidence has emerged of attempts to bribe witnesses to withdraw or recant their evidence 4. This trial is the culmination of a long and difficult investigation. It has been fraught with cooperation challenges and obstacles relating to the security of witnesses. 5. Many victims and witnesses have been too scared to come forward, others have given statements, but subsequently sought to withdraw from the process, citing intimidation or fear of harm.” 6. We investigating the attempts to bribe or intimidate its witnesses and would ensure that those responsible faced justice. 7. All the three accused remained innocent until proved guilty and would enjoy all the rights and privileges accorded accused persons. 8. This is not a trial of Kenya or the Kenyan people. It is not about vindicating or indicting one or other ethnic group or political party. It is not about meddling in African affairs.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 07:49:03 +0000