Read for you: Kenya: Ruto a low profile before the ICC

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Tuesday, May 14, the Kenyan Vice President was in The Hague before the ICC judges for a technical audience to prepare for his trial for crimes against humanity. William Ruto is accused of having fueled the post-election violence of 2007-2008. His trial is expected to open May 28, but the defense requested a postponement Tuesday, and the prosecution did not oppose it. The response of the judges must be known on Wednesday. Meanwhile, William Ruto has made the trip from Nairobi to The Hague, just to show he is ready to cooperate with the Court.
A few days ago already, it being ensured for nothing in the recent letter from Kenya to the United Nations, letter from the Kenya asked the Security Council for an immediate end proceedings against its president and vice president.
One more step was taken Tuesday. Kenyan Vice President went to The Hague show his respect for the judges, during a pre-trial hearing in his trial. "I am subject to that court when it was asked, he said to the judge, and I will continue to do so in the future. Because the President of Kenya and I believe in the rule of law, we believe that truth and justice must be found. "
Facilities
At the same time, lawyers William Ruto require developments on the issue of the presence of the accused at trial that will take several months.
"Mr Ruto responsibilities as Vice-President, we must find a balance between his respect for the Court and its constitutional duties to the Kenyan people," argues Mr Karim Khan subtance. He suggested that William Ruto participate in moments of trial, opening, closing, when the judges ask and it can be shown the rest of the time by his lawyers.
The accusation against. It requires the physical presence of the accused throughout the trial. "Justice must be heard and to be seen," said the prosecutor's office.
And developments on this issue, the response of judges is also expected. The hearing resumes Wednesday.