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The West may have forgotten to request UhuRuto to "quietly cooperate fully" with the ICC. They only asked them to "cooperate fully". Of course the UN can't stop the cases at the ICC. Kamau has decades of experience to know that. Don't write him off as a fool. What could be taking shape here is the making of a "diplomatic storm" around the ICC which could have the potential of discrediting it. The timing is not a coincidence, the AG is due to meet the ICC tomorrow. What we are seeing so far could be just the tip of the iceberg.
Very well Kamau, this case was politicised right from day one by Mr. Ocampo. While it might not be possible for UN to make a decision in Kenyas favour, this attempt will the very least put forth some of the weaknessess that will further
advance ICC biase towards Africa. Uhuru and Ruto must be having sleepless nights for shoudering events whose original agenda may not have achieved.
Togo go home and do not interfere with Kenya's affairs.
David Cameron go home and do not support genocide.
The ICC case is indeed a sham to ICC; shoddy investigations, falsehoods, fake coached witnesses, political interests, partisan court against Africans. The earlier they terminate the Kenyan case before it crumbles when the whole truth is unearthed, the better. Otherwise the ICC Kenyan case may end up marking the death of ICC as a court.
The ICC has not been good for justice- and the 'security council 'knows that: It is now time to try drone attacks or enhanced interrogation techniques, especially on the two former principals. Personally I prefer 'water-boarding'!
I believe peace overides other possible considerations and if this singular thing is achieved other parties interests would be better served and that is where Kamau's concern lies.
Without judicial clearing by the ICC, the two will remain to many Indictees.To earn respect in the comity of nations as well as tender the feelings of victims , the two leaders must desist from shortcuts by arguing their cases at the Hague.
You have attacked them for nothing. None of them has written the appeal. As you write, you should be watching one of them defending himself at the ICC in the courtroom on TV, It is live!
Could be he has, but on who's instruction is Mr. Macharia acting? I too think it will do both Mr Uhuru and Ruto, as well as Kenya good in th international eye if they are not seen to be trying to take short cuts or subvert the ICC cases
We should see justice in this case. A crime is a crime and not who commited it. The national anthem makes this clear "justice be our shield and defender". Lets remember the 1333 Kenyans who lost their lives. What about them? Are they not Kenyans???
Is this the beginning of another shuttle diplomacy or this kamau is just trying to retain his job by pleasing his boss? Mr. kamau should know that The ICC is an independent international organisation, and is not part of the United Nations system, hence the UN can not alter or interfere in matters concerning the ICC, Ban Kimon made this perfectly clear 1 year a go. Kamau is making a fool of himself in a frying pan.
I think the Kenya government is just testing the waters to see who its real diplomatic friends are so as to formulate its foreign policy and relations. This is especially so following the recent trips the President has been making and the rhetoric about increased African alliances. As expected, the usual suspects will reveal their true colours.
"He is expected to tell the council's members that in striving to defend the ICC, they should not extend its writ to the point where it becomes potentially damaging to international peace and security."
This canard was also thrown up by The Kibaki government. I believe the same snake was AG at the time. Deconstructed it means "Oh don't let the wheels of justice turn against us otherwise we will institute a blood bath and blame you for it!
Every time we are told for sake of peace,let us move on hence for sake of peace and justice let the ICC cases move on!
If only Kamau was this vigilant in pushing Wanjiku/Otieno/Mutua's agenda through UN maybe we would have been very far.
Somebody has to start somewhere and Kamau has suggested. Let him pursue this option that is largely peace oriented.
Are you not discriminating the three Kenyans as you favour the wanjikus and mutuas. Are they not Kenyans too albeit being at the higher position. I thought by the virtue of having been elected by Kenyans, they represent all. Indeed; they are in court for having been accused of fighting not for themselves but for Kenyans.
fighting who for Kenyans? Fighting Kenyan for Kenyans? I'm I missing something?
Its curious and sad that Rwanda of all the countries can support such a move. Does the human race ever learn anything? This is the point when one can almost give up on the human race