Kenya requests international tribunal

A Commission established to probe post-election violence in Kenya is recommending that an international tribunal be set up in that country to try those implicated in last year’s clashes.



The group reportedly found that several politicians and businessmen were involved in the violence in some cases.



The Commission said if the country does not approve its recommendation a sealed list of those responsible would be sent to the International Criminal Court.



More than 1,500 people were killed and about 300,000 dislocated following the polls in December.



The commission of inquiry was appointed following recommendations by the international mediation team led by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.