ICC Prosecutors Not Opposed to Kenyatta Trial Delay

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court say they do not oppose delaying the trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta until next year. Mr. Kenyatta's lawyers have asked the court to postpone the trial, now set to begin November 12. In a statement made public Thursday, chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said a later date could give witnesses more time to prepare and make travel arrangements. She suggested a new trial date of February 3, 2014. ICC judges will now have to decide when ...

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