Lawyers tell ICC Ruto is needed at home

Lawyers for Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto have asked International Criminal Court (ICC) judges to meet in emergency session to allow him to return home and deal with the armed siege of a Nairobi shopping mall.

Lawyers made the formal request in a filing on Sunday. Unconfirmed reports said an ICC panel would meet on Monday to decide on his petition.

Mr Ruto and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta face charges of crimes against humanity in relation to their alleged role in co-ordinating a wave of violence in the aftermath of the contested 2007 elections which killed more than 1,200.

Lawyers said in the filing that Mr Ruto was needed at home to help with security briefings and consultations. Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto are voluntarily complying with court summonses, but have previously asked to be excused from attending every session in view of the responsibilities attached to the high offices they both hold.

"Mr Ruto will be required to deal with the aftermath of such a traumatic and tragic event for Kenya," lawyers wrote.

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