Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) -- Kenya has cleared the way for the International Criminal Court to pursue the masterminds of post-election violence -- a week after the nation came under fire for hosting the court's top target, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.
The violence from the disputed election in 2007 killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo is investigating top Kenyan officials and business leaders for their alleged roles in the chaos following the disputed poll.
Kenya's move Friday grants the international court various privileges during its investigation, including logistical support, safety and security, and victim and witness protection, the court said in a statement.
The ICC said in a statement it trusts "the government of Kenya will fully respect its obligations under the Rome Statute and will facilitate the important work of the court".
The east African nation faced international criticism for hosting al-Bashir during a ceremony last week to mark Kenya's new constitution. The ICC had already issued an arrest warrant for al-Bashir on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the west Sudanese region of Darfur.
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