UN rights officials on Wednesday expressed "grave concerns" over continued post-election violence in the Ivory Coast , cautioning that genocide could be imminent . During a daily briefing, UN Special Advisor on Genocide Francis...
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Rwanda genocide tribunal begins trial of former military official
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Monday commenced the trial of Idelphonse Nizeyimana on charges related to his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide . Nizeyimana, nicknamed "Butcher of Butare"...
The Frankfurt High Regional Court on Tuesday began the trial of a former Rwandan mayor on genocide charges relating to his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide . Onesphore Rwabukombe , a 54-year-old...
Rwanda police issue international arrest warrant for ex-officials
The Rwanda National Police Force issued an international arrest warrant Monday for four former Rwandan government officials now living in the US and South Africa. The four include former army chief of staff General Faustin...
Spanish National Court judge Fernando Andreu on Tuesday issued a writ to pursue an investigation against Iraqi Lieutenant General Abdol Hossein Al Shemmari for allegedly ordering a July 2009 strike against Iranian exiles at Camp Ashraf...
France judge charges Rwanda rebel leader with war crimes: reports
A French judge has charged Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) leader Callixte Mbarushimana, according to reports Wednesday. Examining magistrate Rene Cros charged Mbarushimana with war crimes and crimes against humanity for his...
Germany prosecutors file war crimes charges against Rwandan genocide suspects
German prosecutors announced on Friday they are pursuing war crimes charges against two Rwandan men suspected of ordering the killing of Congolese citizens. The men, Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) leader Ignace Murwanashyaka...
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Monday sentenced former Rwandan Armed Forces lieutenant Ildephonse Hategekimana to life imprisonment after convicting him on charges of genocide and crimes against...
Rwanda high court orders opposition leader to remain jailed for duration of trial
The Rwandan high court ruled Friday that opposition leader Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza will remain jailed for the duration of her trial on charges of forming a terrorist organization. Judge Johnstone Busingyi indicated that his...
Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Hassan Bubacar Jallow filed new applications Thursday for the referral of three cases for trial in Rwanda. The first was Jean-Bosco Uwinkindi...