HAGUE: A prosecution witness yesterday claimed frustration by officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) forced him to enter into negotiations with other people over how to recant his evidence against Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua Sang.
Witness 26 said he agreed to negotiate a buy-out after ICC officers delayed the remittance his allowances. The witness told Trial Chamber V(a) he encountered misunderstandings with the ICC officials at a location outside Kenya, where he had been taken for protection.