UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwandan genocide

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 19:40

A Rwandan man has become the first person in the UK to face charges related to the 1994 genocide.

A Rwandan man accused of participating in the 1994 genocide has been charged, marking the first such case in the UK. The charges followed an investigation by the Metropolitan Police War Crimes Team that began in September 2019 after a request from the Rwandan government.

How it is being reported

• First ever UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocideThe Independent · 21 Sept, 18:04
• UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwandan genocideSky News · 21 Sept, 17:54

In this story: Rwanda · United Kingdom · Metropolitan Police War Crimes Team · Rwandan government

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