A Paris appeal court has upheld the 24-year prison sentence of Rwandan doctor Sosthène Munyemana for his role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, a ruling that renews debate over how far national courts can go in delivering justice…
Life Sentence Requested as Munyemana’s Trial Marked by Pain and Contradictions Nears Verdict in Paris Court
As the historic trial of Dr. Sosthène Munyemana nears its conclusion, the Paris Criminal Court continues to navigate between justice, memory, and the burden of truth. Over weeks of hearings, the chamber has revisited the events of 1994 in Rwanda,…
Paris Court: In the Dock of Memory, Sosthène Munyemana Faces His Past and Role in Genocide
In the solemn quiet of the courtroom, time seemed to fold upon itself. Before the judges sat Dr. Sosthène Munyemana, once among Rwanda’s few gynecologists, now standing trial in France on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity, and participation in…
Paris: Atrocities in Tumba and Butare Resurface in Testimonies Against Munyemana
The appeal trial of Dr. Sosthène Munyemana continued this week in Paris, with harrowing testimonies from survivors recounting the genocide against the Tutsi in southern Rwanda. Witnesses described how Munyemana, a physician once regarded as a respected figure in Tumba,…
Witnesses Detail Political Planning and Psychological Toll at Munyemana Appeal Trial
The appeal trial of Rwandan doctor Sosthène Munyemana continued at the Court of Assizes of Appeal in Paris, where expert witnesses painted a detailed picture of the political planning behind the 1994 genocide and the psychological impact on survivors. Expert…
From Rwanda to Paris: Munyemana’s Appeal Trial Revisits 1994 Genocide
Paris, 17 September 2025 (from Kigali) – The trial of Rwandan doctor Sosthène Munyemana resumed at the Court of Assizes of Appeal in Paris, where he provided a detailed account of his personal and professional life, as well as the…
Denied Dignity: African Families Trapped in Japan’s Harsh Immigration System
As Japan intensifies immigration enforcement ahead of the Upper House elections, African migrants living without legal status are sounding the alarm over a system that, they say, strips them of their dignity, denies them medical care, and reduces them to…
Humanity Before Sexuality: Rwanda’s Shining Example on LGBTIQ+ Community Rights
Whereas members of the LGBTIQ+ community in other East African countries are an endangered lot, in Rwanda, they are thrilled by efforts to guarantee and protect their fundamental human rights like all other citizens. The government of Rwanda, in partnership…
‘Every Genocide Accused Claims to Have Protected Tutsi’: Eric Gillet Testifies in Munyemana Trial
Eric Gillet, a context witness in the trial of Dr. Sosthène Munyemana before the Paris Assize Court, highlighted a recurring claim made by individuals accused of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda that they had protected…
‘Everyone Accused of Genocide Protected the Tutsi’: Eric Gillet Testifies in Munyemana Trial
Eric Gillet, a context witness in the trial of Dr. Sosthène Munyemana before the Paris Assize Court, highlighted a recurring claim made by individuals accused of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda that they had protected…
Witness Describes Tumba Sector Office as a “Transit to Death” in Dr. Munyemana’s Trial
During the trial of Dr. Sosthène Munyemana at the Paris Assize Court, multiple witnesses referred to the Tumba sector office where Munyemana held the keys as a “transit to death” for Tutsi during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. One…
Kabuga Trial: Witnesses Recall Hopes for Peaceful Coexistence Amid Incitement
During the trial of Félicien Kabuga, a witness testified that some Tutsi individuals attended meetings leading up to the genocide, hoping that influential figures like Kabuga would deliver speeches promoting peace and urging an end to violence. Instead, their hopes…
Kabuga Trial: The Influence of RTLM on Youth Participation in the Genocide
During the trial of Félicien Kabuga, a witness testified that before the genocide against the Tutsi, young people were deeply captivated by ‘Radio Télévision des Mille Collines’ (RTLM). This fascination, the witness explained, played a significant role in their massive…
Kabuga Trial: The Long-Awaited Prosecution of Rwandan Genocide Suspect Begins in The Hague
The trial of Félicien Kabuga, the Rwandan genocide suspect, is set to commence in The Hague, Netherlands, after years of anticipation following a prolonged period under an ICTR (International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda) arrest warrant. Kabuga, often referred to as…
Paris: condamnation de Bucyibaruta comme complice de génocide, une grosse déception pour les parties civiles
Aux alentours de 20 heures, heure de Paris, le tribunal a rendu son verdict dans le procès de Laurent Bucyibaruta, poursuivi pour génocide, complicité de génocide et crimes contre l’humanité. Il a été condamné à 20 ans de réclusion criminelle,…
Bucyibaruta Trial: Defense Denies Genocide Involvement, Shifts Blame to French Army
Laurent Bucyibaruta, on trial before the Paris Assize Court, has consistently denied any involvement in the genocide against the Tutsi, maintaining his stance until the very end. His defense team has entirely rejected the accusations, instead attributing responsibility to the…
Paris Court of Assize: Tutsi Wives, an Unsuccessful Defense for Genocide Suspects
Laurent Bucyibaruta, the former prefect of Gikongoro, is currently on trial before the Paris Court of Assize for his alleged involvement in genocide, conspiracy to commit genocide, and other related crimes. Bucyibaruta has attempted to use his Tutsi wife as…
L’attaque du FPR utilisée comme justification des massacres de Tutsi, selon un témoin à la cour d’assises
Lors du procès de Laurent Bucyibaruta devant la cour d’assises de Paris, François Graner, chercheur, a affirmé que l’attaque du Front Patriotique Rwandais (FPR) avait été utilisée par le gouvernement comme justification des massacres de Tutsi, menant finalement au génocide…
Bucyibaruta Trial: Authorities’ Presence at Killing Sites Encouraged Massacres
During the trial of Laurent Bucyibaruta, former prefect of Gikongoro, a witness testified that the presence of local authorities at the sites of killings during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi emboldened the population to participate in the massacres. Innocent…
Paris : Les témoins revivent leurs expériences atroces du génocide dans le procès Bucyibaruta
Lors des audiences dans le procès de Laurent Bucyibaruta qui fut le préfet de Gikongoro avant et pendant le génocide perpétré contre les tutsi au Rwanda en 1994, les témoins revivent les expériences atroces qu’ils ont vécu pendant le génocide…
ibeho: Witness Testifies Bucyibaruta Advised Residents to Claim Burned Houses Belonged to Fugitives
During the trial of Laurent Bucyibaruta at the Paris Assize Court, a witness testified that the former prefect of Gikongoro advised residents in Kibeho to claim that the owners of burned houses had fled. According to the witness, Bucyibaruta gave…
Paris court of assize: Bucyibaruta is perfectly normal, says the psychological expert
The medico-psychological expert, Jean Luc Ployé affirms during his hearing before the Paris Assize Court that the accused Laurent Bucyibaruta is completely normal and rooted in reality. This comes after that the request of the defense which had advanced the…
Nyamagabe: genocide survivors hope to get peace of mind from Bucyibaruta’s trial in France
Survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in the former Gikongoro Prefecture are hoping for justice and closure as the trial of Laurent Bucyibaruta begins on May 9, 2022, at the Paris Assize Court. Justice as a Path to…
The wrong target that cost freedom to Neretse
The trial of a Rwandan Fabien Neretse accused of genocide and crimes against humanity kicks off in assize court of Brussels on November 7, 2019. This comes after that the family of one of assumed victims of Neretse files complaints…
The Monument at Winteko Links Tabaro and the ‘Abakurankota’ to Genocide Atrocities
The symbolic monument at the former Winteko sector, now part of Rusizi District, commemorates the atrocities of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and highlights the role of Theodore Rukeratabaro, commonly known as Tabaro, from the family of Abakurankota. The…