Azimio la Umoja Coalition on Friday, April 14, wrote to the International Criminal Court (ICC) based at the Hague, Netherlands, demanding an inquiry into the political situation in Kenya.
In a letter penned by lawyer Paul Mwangi, who is former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's lawyer, Azimio accused President William Ruto of disdain for the Constitution and Laws of Kenya as well as contempt for democracy and its institutions.
Mwangi listed nine issues for which he sought ICC's intervention to restore order in the country.
In the letter, Azimio accused Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome of forming a rogue police unit to target its supporters during demonstrations.
"The squads are reported to be dressed in plain clothes to operate outside the normal command structure and to take direction directly from select commanders appointed for that purpose by Japheth Koome," the letter read in part.
Azimio also informed the international court that IG Koome abrogated the Constitution by banning public demonstrations. They further accused the police boss of usurping the Judiciary's powers.
Moreover, Mwangi accused IG Koome of threatening to inflict physical injuries on Azimio supporters during anti-government protests.
According to the letter, nine people died following the demonstrations and over 10 others were injured.
The issue of the attempted assassination of Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga was also featured in the letter. Mwangi noted that law enforcement officers fired 10 rounds of ammunition at his car around the Pipeline area of Embakasi South Constituency on Monday, April 3.
"A report of the attack was made the next day and a complaint lodged the same day but no action was taken," the letter stated.
Raid on Northlands Farm in Ruiru, Kiambu County, associated with former President Uhuru Kenyatta and destruction of property at East Africa Spectre Limited, belonging to the family of Raila, was also included in the letter.
Raila's lawyer also mentioned eight journalists who were allegedly attacked during the anti-government protests.
Azimio further dragged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua into the suit, arguing that he had delegitimised Azimio members.
"This communication states that there exists a deliberate policy by the Kenya Kwanza coalition leadership both within and outside government to alienate members of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition party from Kenya’s economic and political life and to execute physical attacks on any members of the Azimio coalition who expresses any dissent there to which are intended to or in any case prevent the said members from enjoying human rights and fundamental freedoms recognised under International Law," the letter further read.
They asked the international court to intervene over the listed issues.
