By Joyce J Wangui
Survivors of the post-election sexual violence want the State to publicly acknowledge them, initiate credible investigations, prosecute perpetrators and hasten the process of reparations.
The Commission of Inquiry Investigating the Post-Election Violence found that the police were responsible for over 900 cases of rape – a figure civil society groups say is just a tip of the iceberg.
Eight survivors, with support from the Coalition on Violence Against Women, the Independent Medico-Legal Unit, the Kenya Section of the International Commission of Jurists, and Physicians for Human Rights, filed a petition against the government in February 2013.
the Commission of Inquiry Investigating the Post-Election Violence found that the police were responsible for over 900 cases of rape – a figure civil society groups say is just a tip of the iceberg. – See more at: http://www.jfjustice.net/en/victims-voices/kenya-should-have-anticipated-the-post-election-violence-says-expert#sthash.kRW2Te5C.dpuf the Commission of Inquiry Investigating the Post-Election Violence found that the police were responsible for over 900 cases of rape – a figure civil society groups say is just a tip of the iceberg. – See more at: http://www.jfjustice.net/en/victims-voices/kenya-should-have-anticipated-the-post-election-violence-says-expert#sthash.kRW2Te5C.dpuf
In a statement read by one of the survivors at the precincts of the High Court in Nairobi on recently, they also want the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation report implemented. Here is the full statement in audio and in text: Survivors Statement 13.04.16 – Final.pdf
Hearing of the petition is ongoing.
The eight survivors, with support from the Coalition on Violence Against Women, the Independent Medico-Legal Unit, the Kenya Section of the International Commission of Jurists, and Physicians for Human Rights, filed the petition in February 2013. – See more at: http://www.jfjustice.net/en/victims-voices/kenya-should-have-anticipated-the-post-election-violence-says-expert#sthash.kRW2Te5C.dpu Local and international media houses covered the event.
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