Holly Manges Jones

Rwandan defense minister apologizes for 1994 genocide

May 19, 2005 06:57:00 pm

Rwandan Defense Minister General Marcel Gatsinzi apologized Thursday before a Gacaca court for taking part in the country's 1994 genocide . Minister Gatsinzi is the first high-ranking official to request a pardon for his role in...

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