Ethiopian Review

Nairobi — The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Luis Moreno-Ocampo has finally opened the Waki envelop containing the names of those implicated in the post-election violence.

A statement from ICC said Ocampo received The Hague six boxes containing documents and supporting materials compiled by the Commission of Inquiry into the Post-Election Violence (known also as the Waki Commission), and an envelope with a list of key suspects.

The Prosecutor opened the Waki envelope on Thursday evening, examined its content and resealed it.

Ocampo however maintained the contents of the envelope will remain confidential, and assured there would be no leaks.

The Prosecutor said”. The Waki Commission provided the names of a number of individuals and justifications for an investigation. I am grateful to Kofi Annan and Justice Waki for transmitting this information and for their contributions to our common goal in fighting impunity. My Office will continue the collection of information, and I will reach an impartial conclusion as to whether or not to investigate those individuals or others, or none.”

He said the material was stored in a secure vault, where it would remain until Ocampo commences preliminary investigations.

“There is a consensus that there will be no impunity for the crimes that have been committed,” the Prosecutor stressed, “this is the only way to prevent the commission of new crimes during the next elections.” he said. “The main responsibility now lies with the Kenyan government.” said Ocampo.

The cabinet which is set to meet on Monday is yet to reach an agreement on passing the draft bills on a local tribunal.

Chief mediator Koffi Annan handed over the Waki list last week sending panic across the country. Kenya has until September to set up the special tribunal failure to which ICC will take over the case.

- By Margaret Kalekye | release