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Nairobi Star<\/a> (Nairobi)<\/p>\n

Francis Mureithi<\/p>\n

14 July 2011<\/p>\n

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THE United States wrote to Police Commissioner Major General Hussein Ali at the height of the 2007-08 post-election violence advising against a shoot-to-kill policy.<\/p>\n

A diplomatic cable newly released by Wikileaks reveals that former American ambassador Michael Ranneberger wrote to Ali on February 22, 2008. “We have recently become aware that certain officers in charge have directed personnel under their command that “the immediate use of deadly force is authorised to quell any and all new political protests”,” wrote Ranneberger. “Obviously, reports of this nature are both alarming and contrary to established rules of engagement and, in the spirit of true cooperation, I feel compelled to bring this to your immediate attention, as we have enjoyed a tremendous partnership across an array of law enforcement and security issues,” said the envoy. “Consequently we believe that the established rules of engagement and situation-specific circumstances should continue to dictate minimal use of deadly force,” Ranneberger concluded.<\/p>\n

Ali, who is now the Post Master General, is among six key suspects that International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo wants tried over the post election violence. It is not known if the American letter will form part of Ocampo’s evidence.<\/p>\n

The hearing for the confirmation of charges against Ali will be held on September 21 along with Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta’s and Public Service boss Francis Muthaura’s.<\/p>\n

Ali, represented by lawyer Evans Monari, has denied the allegations of crimes against humanity made by Ocampo. Ranneberger’s letter is contained in a cable sent to Washington on February 28, 2008.<\/p>\n

Ranneberger states that police sources claimed that the Nyanza Provincial Police Officer “issued a stunning directive to his Station Commanders telling them that during any future political protests in the region, deadly force is immediately authorized.” “He further assured the officers that any query as to the nature of the death or injury resulting from this order should be directed to him personally and that he would support the “victimized” officers,” the cable stated.<\/p>\n

The embassy added that its Investigator reported that a consignment of live ammunition, allegedly received from Israel, had just been received in Kisumu, and that 30 Kenyan Army troops had arrived in the lakeside city on February 21 to be joined by an additional 100 regular police and General Service Unit personnel.<\/p>\n

The cable noted that this could be seen as “prudent reinforcement on the part of the government” since regular police had been unable to control the violence that erupted after the December 2007 elections. “On the other hand, it could be an indication that the government does not expect the peace talks to succeed and is readying for a violent crackdown in that event,” Ranneberger said.<\/p>\n

Ranneberger added that according to an Embassy source, elements of the “Kikuyu-dominated Party of National Unity are backing so-called ‘Forest Guard’ militia, which includes Mungiki members”. He claimed that the militia was being organized and led by a retired Brigadier General. “This movement is reportedly receiving funding from a number of Kikuyu businessmen,” wrote Ranneberger.<\/p>\n

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