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The Prosecutor v. Mohamed Hussein Ali

Case Sheet · ICC

The Prosecutor v. Mohamed Hussein Ali

Situation Situation in Kenya
Status Closed · Charges Declined

Context

Mohamed Hussein Ali, former Commissioner of Police of Kenya, was summoned to appear before the ICC in relation to the 2007–2008 post-election violence. He was alleged to have contributed to crimes against humanity through his role in state security structures. On 23 January 2012, Pre-Trial Chamber II declined to confirm the charges, finding that the evidence did not establish substantial grounds to believe that he was criminally responsible for the alleged crimes.

Pre-Trial

Summons to appear 8 March 2011
Charges on summons Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS
Crime against humanity of rape · art. 7(1)(g)-1 RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 7(1)(k) RS
Document containing charges Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 7(1)(k) RS
Result of confirmation of charges Charges declined · 23 January 2012

Key Documents

Decision on summons Decision on the Prosecutor’s Application (2011)
Summons to appear Summons to Appear (2011)
Document Containing the Charges Document Containing the Charges (2011)
Decision on confirmation of charges Decision on the Confirmation of Charges (2012)
ICC case page Official ICC page — The Prosecutor v. Ali