"Hackers have hacked into the email of ICC witnesses. Two witnesses under protection abroad confirmed yesterday that some of their emails had leaked and their confidential information was being circulated by some individuals. The hackers have now been able to identify the witnesses putting their security at risk.
CHRD programmes officer Nick Omito reported the matter to police in Eldoret where investigations have been launched. Eldoret deputy police boss Benjamin Onsongo said they would investigate the matter after recording statements from the complainants. “This may expose us to serious security risks and we have reported to the authorities to see how we can deal with the matter,” said one witness who expressed fear for his life.
The two witnesses whose emails were hacked are from the Rift Valley region. Those responsible for the hacking are said to be people inside Kenya with interest in the hearings at the International Criminal Court. Omito said confidential information from CHRD had been leaked out and was being circulated on the internet."
The hacking comes two months after burglars broke into the CHRD offices in Eldoret and stole computers and laptops containing information on the post-election violence. Police are still investigating that break-in and theft. CAT offices were also raided and several items stolen from their office which has since been relocated for security reasons.
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