Kenya’s AG, Ruto defence team fight request to call witnesses
Kenyan Vice President William Ruto looks on during a past trial hearing in the International Criminal Court. Kenyan government and defence lawyers on Friday vigorously opposed a request by the ICC prosecutor for the Hague court to summon seven witnesses who have recanted their testimony. PHOTO | FILE
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The witnesses, all of whom were under the protection of the court, gave statements providing information that addressed the core planning events that led to the 2007 post-election violence and alleged personal involvement by the accused.
