{{The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has said she is ready to work with Kenya to ensure the Westgate Mall attackers face justice.}}
In a statement, Ms Fatou Bensouda said the terrorist attack that has led to the deaths of 62 people was contrary to international law and may constitute a crime under the Rome Statute.
“In expressing her solidarity with the victims, their families and the people of Kenya, and with full respect for the primacy of jurisdiction of the Republic of Kenya, the Prosecutor stands ready to work with the international community and the Government of Kenya to ensure that those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice,” Ms Bensouda said yesterday.
She expressed her “deep sympathy to the victims of the appalling attack” and prayed that the “hostages held in the mall have been safely delivered and for a swift end to this dire situation”.
Islamist al-Shabaab fighters claim still to be holding hostages inside Nairobi’s Westgate mall, as they continued to battle special forces on the fourth day of a deadly siege.
At least 62 shoppers and staff have been killed and close to 200 wounded in the siege, but concerns are high that the toll may yet rise. William Ruto’s crimes against humanity trial has been adjourned for a week.
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