Kenya: Mau Mau to sue British government

Victims of Kenya's independence war with Britain 50 years ago are to start proceedings to claim compensation from the British government. Veterans of the Mau Mau - who fought a guerrilla war with their colonial masters - are demanding an apology and an out-of-court financial settlement. Tens of thousands of Mau Mau fighters were killed or imprisoned in camps. "Many are in their 70s and 80s and would like to see reparations before they die," lawyer Martyn Day said. Mr Day added: "We recognise the pain, suffering and torment that these freedom fighters have gone through - many of them are still suffering from the after effects today.