Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Kenya
The European Union notes with concern that the Government of Kenya has been unable to establish a credible, independent, constitutionally-protected local special tribunal to end the impunity of perpetrators of the post-election violence within the agreed timeframe. The European Union calls upon Kenya to urgently adopt measures to end impunity and fight corruption. The European Union urges the Government of Kenya to fully and effectively continue to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.
The European Union will continue to closely follow the situation in Kenya and will consider ways to promote progress on the reforms in close cooperation with other international partners.
The European Union firmly reiterates its position of 27 July 2009 and urges Kenya’s political leaders to engage in and recommit to a complete implementation of the reforms, as set out under the National Accord and Reconciliation Act (2008), mediated by the AU Panel of Eminent African Personalities under H.E. Kofi Annan. It urges the Kenyan Government to ensure full respect for human rights.
The European Union reiterates its willingness to support the reform process which it considers of critical importance for reconciliation, nation-building, development and prevention of further conflict in Kenya.