Kenya: Rape Victims Seek Compensation

Group of women who suffered sexual attacks during mass violence five years ago to sue officials.

Eight Kenyan women who were victims of rape and sexual violence during months of unrest in 2007-08 are to bring a civil case against some of the country's highest-ranking officials, accusing them of failing to investigate their cases.

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