The International Criminal Court on Friday partially excused Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta from his upcoming crimes against humanity trial in order for him to fulfill his "demanding" political duties at home.
"The trial chamber conditionally
excuses Uhuru Kenyatta from continuous presence at his trial starting November 12 ," the ICC said in a statement , but insisted he be present at the hearing' s opening ."The trial chamber conditionally
Judges said Kenyatta's " excusal is strictly granted to accommodate the demanding functions of his office as President of Kenya ,not merely to gratify the dignity of his own occupation of that office."
The Hague- based court also insisted that Kenyatta be present when all parties in the case make their closing statements , when victims testify and also , if needed be, at sentencing hearings.
Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have been charged by the ICC for allegedly masterminding a vicious campaign of attacks and reprisals following the disputed 2007 presidential elections . More than 1 ,100 people died and several hundreds of thousands were displaced .
Al Jazeera
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