Justice - News in rwanda

	"200,000 Genocide suspects moving free" 14th August 2009: There are an estimated two-hundred thousand (200,000) suspected perpetrators of the Tutsi mass slaughter believed to be moving free in different parts of the world, according to campaign organization Aegis Trust.
	Genocide suspect arrested in DRC 14th August 2009: A Rwandan genocide suspect, Gregoire Ndahimana, has been arrested in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and efforts are underway to transport him to the Arusha-based International Criminal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	Rwandan refugees given 18 days to leave 14th August 2009:
	"200,000 Genocide suspects moving free" 12th August 2009: There are an estimated two-hundred thousand (200,000) suspected perpetrators of the Tutsi mass slaughter believed to be moving free in different parts of the world, according to campaign organization Aegis Trust.
	British MPs want ’loophole’ closed on Rwandan fugitives 12th August 2009:
	Ex minister Bikoro jailed for evading tax 12th August 2009:
	Senator resigns over bounced cheques 7th August 2009:
	Child detainees to receive legal Aid 30th July 2009: More than 600 children in prisons throughout Rwanda will have access to legal assistance under a new programme launched by the Ministry of Justice and supported by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
	Rwanda dismisses calls for FDLR negotiations 28th July 2009:
	Mutsindashyaka cited in tender scam 24th July 2009: Former State Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Théoneste Mutsindashyaka has been interrogated as a suspect in a tender scam that has rocked Eastern Province. Mutsindashyaka's name featured prominently in a corruption case involving former provincial official, Charles Gasana...
	Man kills wife “because she is Tutsi” 21st July 2009: Bitter residents of a small village in western province woke up to grim news of a man who killed his wife on Sunday night accusing her of cheating on him, state radio reported.
	Rwanda defends Swedish decision on fugitive 20th July 2009: Government does not consider Sweden's decision to suspend the extradition of Genocide fugitive Mr. Sylvere Ahorugeze as final but just as a “postponement”, according to the Justice Minister.
	Congolese push for Rwanda-style reconciliation 20th July 2009:
	New TV show dedicated to tracking Genocide suspects 20th July 2009: American broadcaster NBC News is scheduled to launch a new investigative series on Monday aimed at tracking down wanted fugitives of the 1994 Tutsi Genocide still roaming free in Europe and North America.
	Former House Speaker to be tried in absentia 16th July 2009:
	Man caught bribing a judge with Rwf 7m 16th July 2009: Police have in custody a man who was caught red-handed bribing a judge with Rwf 7m so that the latter passes a sentence in favor of a suspect currently in detention.
	Alleged Rwandan child traffickers held 15th July 2009: Police in Uganda is holding three men who were saved from a mob after they were seen with a child. The mob believed the suspects, all from Rwanda, could have been going for ritual offering.
	Former mayor sentenced to life by ICTR 15th July 2009: A former governor of the Rwandan capital will spend the rest of his life in prison after the United Nations tribunal set up in the wake of the 1994 genocide today convicted him of his role in the mass killings that engulfed the country.
	Revoke report, officials demand Ombudsman 14th July 2009: More pressure is mounting on the Office of the Ombudsman with a call from some senior judicial officials to withdraw or validate facts contained in his 2008 annual report where the judiciary was ranked as second most corrupt institution.
	Sweden to extradite genocide suspect 14th July 2009: Sweden will in three weeks extradite a Rwandan man accused of participating in the Tutsi massacres to Rwanda, the Swedish government announced on Thursday.
	Flashback to terror: Tales of a genocide survivor 14th July 2009: Fifteen years ago, Beatha Uwazaninka spent 100 days as a fugitive in her own land while little by little, her family was slaughtered during the Rwandan genocide. Now she lives in the Midlands with her British husband and four-year-old daughter, but, she says: "You never leave the pain behind, it follows you everywhere."
	Anger as ombudsman report goes public 10th July 2009: Following the release of Ombudsman report in which the judiciary was ranked among the most corrupt institutions, the latter has reacted strongly, saying the report was not based on facts.
	Security Council extends terms of ICTR, ICTY judges 9th July 2009: The Security Council today extended the terms of the judges serving on the United Nations war crimes tribunals set up to deal with the 1994 Rwandan genocide (ICTR) and the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s (ICTY), so they can complete remaining cases by the deadline set for the courts' work.
	Gordon Brown assures Kagame on fugitives 8th July 2009: In a move that rejuvenates Rwanda's hope of having justice administered on the Genocide fugitives, the UK government says it will make its legislation on war crimes retroactive making it possible for their courts to try Rwandan Genocide suspects in the country.
	Ex rebel Gen. Rwarakabije faces gacaca court 8th July 2009: General Paul Rwarakabije, accused of having played part in the genocide committed against Tutsis in 1994, appeared last Saturday before a semi-traditonal court-gacaca of Kigali. Rwarakabije is accused of several murders allegedly committed in the sector where he resided in 1994.
	Gacaca courts likely to continue 2nd July 2009:
	Benin recieves Genocide convicts 2nd July 2009:
	Kabuga’s assets to remain frozen 2nd July 2009: A Kenyan court ruled on Tuesday the assets of Felicien Kabuga, a fugitive wanted for financing Rwanda's genocide, should remain frozen until a U.N. court finishes the trials of those suspected of the 1994 massacre, reports from there indicate. Kabuga is wanted for financing the militias that butchered more than a millions people during the 1994 Tutsi Genocide.
	Rwanda well prepared to try ICTR cases - govt 26th June 2009: Rwanda is in a process of filing a second request to have the pending genocide cases, being handled by the, Arusha based, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), be transferred to Kigali after the initial request was dismissed.
	“No need for a written document to prove Genocide conspiracy” 25th June 2009: The Prosecution at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) stated Wednesday at the beginning of its closing arguments in the “Military II” trial that it was not obliged to produce a “written agreement” signed by the alleged conspirators to prove its theory of conspiracy in order to commit genocide.
	Kagame seeks tougher Anti-corruption laws 25th June 2009: The anti corruption battle is only intensifying and those who thought government could lose the momentum are in for a surprise, President Paul Kagame told reporters on Wednesday.
	Ex-minister given 30 years for Genocide 23rd June 2009: The United Nations tribunal set up to deal with the mass killings that engulfed Rwanda in 1994 has found a former Government minister guilty of genocide and sentenced him to 30 years in prison. The Tribunal's Trial Chamber found that Mr. Kalimanzira substantially contributed to the overall attack and found him guilty of direct and public incitement to commit genocide.
	Judge criticizes ICTR defence lawyers, Judges 23rd June 2009: Judges and defence lawyers of the UN tribunal on Rwanda are under fire from a top Tanzanian judicial official for disregarding essential facts by disputing the occurrence of the Genocide, as the court on Monday sentenced a former Interior Minister.
	Mixed reactions as Gacaca Courts near closure 22nd June 2009: As the conclusion of Gacaca Courts draws nearer, there are emerging concerns from the public, contesting the jurisprudence in some of the traditional court sessions in dispensing justice satisfactorily.
	Kenya hiding evidence of Genocide financer’s departure 19th June 2009: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has requested from the Kenyan authorities to furnish it with an evidence of an alleged departure from their territory of the most-wanted Rwanda genocide fugitive, businessman Felicien Kabuga.
	Conman detained for forging president ’s signature 19th June 2009: A man believed to be in his early 30s has been jailed for forging the signature of President Paul Kagame, The New Times has reliably learnt.
	Sweden nods extradition of genocide fugitive 18th June 2009: The Swedish Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that Rwanda genocide-accused, Sylvere Ahorugeze, can be extradited to stand a trial in Kigali for his role in the 1994 killings.
	Witness pins Muvunyi on genocide speech 18th June 2009: A witness yesterday said former Rwandan military officer, Tharcisse Muvunyi successfully used Kinyarwanda proverbs to rally many extremist elements into taking up arms against innocent Tutsis.
	RI Lanka: Canada Should Learn from Rwanda 17th June 2009: The Canadian government's silence on the ongoing genocide in Sri Lanka against the Tamil people only helps the oppressor-the Sri Lankan regime. This is the same regime that deported Canadian Member of Parliament Bob Rea. Canada's silence demonstrates an attitude of indifference, lack of humanity, inaction.
	Try arrested Genocide fugitive, France told 9th June 2009: Rwanda has called on France to show ‘commitment' and carry out speedy trial of Pascal Simbikangwa, one of the most wanted masterminds of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
	Tycoon Rujugiro released, could pay $37.8m 9th June 2009: Court in London on Monday released Rwandan tycoon Tribert Ayabatwa Rujugiro after he agreed to an amicable settlement with the South African government which wants him to pay up to $7.1million (57m Rands) plus a possible fine. Mr. Rujugiro saw his R60million fraud trial end in East London on Sunday after promising to pay back R57m ($7.1million) to avoid jail.
	Kenya, DRC top havens for Genocide fugitives 8th June 2009: The UN court trying Genocide criminals repeated its dismay with Kenya and DR Congo for doing too little to track and arrest suspects on their territories. Both countries are where most of the dozen remaining fugitives are known to be residing. The arrest of Felicien Kabuga continued to be a top priority.
	Fugitive Senator Safari expelled 8th June 2009: Senator Safari Stanley is no longer part of the 26-member Upper House of Parliament effective Wednesday afternoon - after a unanimous vote - as Interpol searches for the fugitive legislator. Among the 19 Senators present, only one (1) abstained as the legislators voted to expel Mr. Safari.
	Genocide survivors consider RPF suspects “heroes” 5th June 2009:
	Maximum ‘1930’ prison to become five-star hotel 3rd June 2009: The notorious maximum security prison known here as ‘1930' will be moved to give way for a Five-Star Hotel as part of a new architectural plan for Kigali city center.
	Finland finally to try first Genocide case 2nd June 2009: Prosecutors in Finland have charged a Rwandan man accused of killings of 15 people during Rwanda's Tutsi genocide of 1994, authorities said Monday, finally relaunching his case after it was abandoned in March.
	Govt accuses HRW of "deliberately undermining Rwanda" 2nd June 2009: The alleged criminals in the ranks of the Rwanda Patriotic Front cannot be tried again for the same crimes they have already faced in Rwandan courts, the Justice Minister said Monday evening, accusing Human Rights Watch of usurping the responsibility of courts.
	Fifteen held for practicing traditional medicine 1st June 2009: Police is holding fifteen (15) people alleged to have been practicing traditional medicine without the required documentation.
	Genocide journalist Georges Ruggiu, Echoes of Violence 1st June 2009: Seven years after the fact, the most enduring-and perhaps haunting-image of the Rwandan genocide is that of the nameless Hutu peasant standing over a pit of putrid corpses, a machete in one hand and a radio in the other.
	Congo unrest blocking search for genocide suspects 1st June 2009: Unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east is hampering the hunt for the last suspects of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, according to a tribunal trying those involved in the massacre.
	Genocide criminals to face solitary confinement 29th May 2009: Genocide criminals will have to serve life sentences in solitary confinement, under legislation approved the lower house of parliament. The proposed sentence must be formally approved by the senate and president. It is intended for use in the case of those convicted of genocide, as well as rape and gang-related crimes.
	Sweden to decide on extradition of Genocide suspect 28th May 2009: Sweden's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the government would have the final say on the possible extradition of an alleged Rwandan war criminal. The Court ruled there were no legal obstacles in Rwanda's legal system preventing the return of Sylvere Ahorugeze.
	Canada finds Munyaneza guilty of Genocide 26th May 2009: He committed Genocide in Rwanda and fled to Canada. Desire Munyaneza, son of a wealthy Rwandan business man, was found guilty Friday morning of all counts that prosecutors brought against him sending him to jail for several life terms.
	Munyaneza trial offers evidence on Butare trial 25th May 2009: The Canadian court which convicted Rwandan Desire Munyaneza on Friday links him directly to another suspect currently being tried at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
	Setback for Spanish indictments on Rwandan officials 21st May 2009: The 40 Rwandan officials indicted by a Spanish judge could soon see the case abandoned all together if a proposal approved by the Spain's Parliament is accepted by the government.
	Rwanda reiterates desire to try ICTR cases 20th May 2009: The Rwandan authorities reiterated on Sunday before a delegation of the UN Security Council, on visit to Kigali, their desire to try genocide suspects arraigned by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	Court grants bail to ORINFOR boss 19th May 2009: The embattled former boss of the mega government broadcaster Oscar Kimanuka will have his case heard while he is on bail, an Appeals Court ruled Monday, backing an earlier decision by a lower court.
	Discovery of ‘genocide’ priest taints Vatican again 18th May 2009: An international arrest warrant is being prepared by Rwanda for Father Emmanuel Uwayezu following the discovery that he is working in a parish at Empoli, near Florence.
	Historic Genocide verdict in Canada due Friday 18th May 2009: Desire Munyaneza, a failed refugee claimant and suspected war criminal from Rwanda, sits at this moment in an isolated area of Rivieres des Prairies detention centre in Montreal counting down the days.
	Security Council disappointed with ICTR’s failure to transfer Genocide cases 18th May 2009: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has expressed its disappointment in the failure by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to transfer some of the Genocide cases to Rwanda as requested by government.
	Ex official given 19 years over Genocide 14th May 2009: A former administrative official in the Rwandan capital, Celestin Sezibera, was sentenced on Monday to 19 years in prison after being found guilty of participation in the 1994 genocide.
	Assured speedy trail for Rwandan suspect 13th May 2009:
	Rights group wants priest in Italy tried for genocide 11th May 2009: A human rights organization has called on civil and religious authorities in Rwanda and Italy to facilitate the arrest and prosecution of a Catholic priest implicated in the massacre of 80 or so Rwandese students during the genocide 15 years ago.
	Third new trial opens at ICTR 11th May 2009: The genocide trial of the former sub-prefect, Dominique Ntawukulilyayo, opened Wednesday afternoon before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). This is the third new trial for this year.
	Report on Habyarimana’s plane ready 11th May 2009: The committee of independent experts set up by Rwandan government to inquire into the attack which cost the life on 6 April 1994 of President Juvenal Habyarimana, and his Burundian counterpart, Cyprien Ntaryamira, and the members of the French crew, has completed its findings.
	East African Community to build new home 8th May 2009: The East African Community (EAC) is to construct a new secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania for a plenary hall and three four-storey blocks to house the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), the EAC secretariat and the East African Community Judiciary.
	Nkunda: Joint Communique by justice ministers of Rwanda, DRC 7th May 2009: The Justice Ministers, Rwanda's Tharcise Karugarama and his DRC counterpart Luzolo Bambi Lesa released a joint communique over Gen. Laurent Nkunda.
	Genocide fugitive discovered working as a priest in Italy 7th May 2009: Barely a month after unearthing an alleged mastermind of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, human rights watchdog, Africa Rights, last night released yet another report on a Catholic priest accused of organising the death of students in the Southern Province.
	Longest Butare trial comes to an end 4th May 2009: The longest and the largest trial before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), the so called "Butare Trial", ended on Friday after parties concluded their closing arguments.
	83 churches failed to shelter fleeing Tutsi refugees 4th May 2009: The churches where Tutsis were massacred during the 1994 genocide will be marked with a particular inscription, according to an official statement of the Chamber of Deputies.
	Rwanda to request extradition of genocide suspects from US 30th April 2009: Rwanda will request the extradition of a genocide suspect arrested last week in the American State of Kansas (central USA)
	In-out-back: Rwabuhihi in parliament again 29th April 2009: He was the first post genocide Health Minister, dropped from cabinet and sent to parliament. Luck did not come his way - losing his seat in the recent parliamentary poll. Dr. Ezekias Rwabihihi has regained the seat on the Rwanda Patriotic Front ticket.
	Law passed to ease extradiction of genocide suspects 29th April 2009: The Lower House of the Rwandan Parliament voted Monday a law which aims at lifting the final obstacles to the transfers of genocide accused from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to Kigali.
	Army officer arrested for genocide 29th April 2009: A Rwandan lieutenant, who has been on the run, was finally arrested last Saturday, a month after his judgment in absentia for his role in the 1994 genocide, sources confirmed.
	Genocide case against the “Devil” starts 24th April 2009: The man who prosecutors describe as the ‘devil' and prominent member of Genocide ‘criminal enterprise' went on trail Thursday. Yussuf Munyakazi is said to have stripped his victims of everything it meant to be human”.
	Man escapes after convicted for genocide 23rd April 2009: A Kigali resident who had been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the 1994 genocide, mysteriously disappeared after the judgement and authorities have launched a manhunt.
	Genocide fugitive in Malawi 22nd April 2009: African Rights, a human rights watchdog has released a new report that says the key architect in the massacres in Nyanza town during the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi, is freely running a business in Malawi.
	ICTR prosecutor shuns genocide negationists 15th April 2009: In what looked like putting a stop to endless debates on genesis of Rwanda genocide, the Prosecutor of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)has stated that it was an indisputable legal fact that genocide against the Tutsi took place in Rwanda.
	The 15th Genocide commemoration in pictures 9th April 2009: The world came together April 7th, to mark the 15th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsis. These are pictures of the different events held in several countries to honour over one million people massacred within 100 day.
	Tutsi Genocide triggered greater awareness and response to crises 9th April 2009:
	Tutsi Genocide: Fifteen years ago 8th April 2009:
	AU calls for the respect of human life and prevention of future genocide 8th April 2009: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Jean Ping, said Africa should draw lessons from the errors of the past so as to build a better future for generation to come.
	Canada not doing enough on genocide prevention 8th April 2009: As part of a series of activities organized by Humura association, about 200 people attended a vigil at noon (18hrs Rwandan time) in front of Canada's Parliament. With purple straps around the necks, people listened quietly to speeches.
	Dead must be honoured by ending genocide - UN chief 8th April 2009: Marking the 15th anniversary of the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asserted that preventing genocide was the most important collective response to the tragedy.
	Gacaca trials discharge one million cases 8th April 2009: Rwandan semi-traditional courts known as Gacaca, set up by the government in 2001 to prosecute genocide suspects, have registered a record success for delivering over 1.1 million judgments, leaving behind just about 3,000 pending cases.
	U.S. says it failed to stop Rwanda Genocide 8th April 2009: The United States ambassador to the U.N., during a emotional ceremony here marking the 1994 Rwandan genocide, said that the U.S. government had failed to prevent the mass killings that began 15 years ago on Tuesday.
	What twist in Rose Kabuye’s case means 6th April 2009:
	Genocide suspect in Switzerland 6th April 2009: The Swiss authorities say Rwanda has asked them to extradite a former Rwandan minister Gaspard Ruhumuliza wanted for alleged involvement in the 1994 genocide. Switzerland is assessing the extradition request.
	The turmoil that preceded the Genocide 6th April 2009: Worrying, alarming, explosive...those were the kind of words used by analysts to describe the political situation in Rwanda before April 6, 1994. However, despite repeated alarm signals of possible large-scale violence, no one would have imagined the extent of the catastrophe. So what really happened from April 06 until July?
	Genocide fugitives will not escape justice - UN 6th April 2009: The UN Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, Mrs Patricia O' Brien, has stated that fugitives of 1994 Rwanda genocide will not escape justice, but will be pursued by residual mechanism to be adopted when the UN Court for Rwanda winds up end of this year.
	France at the forefront of Genocide Negationism 6th April 2009: France, by far remains the leading country in the world that harbours revisionist forces working tooth and nail to negate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, at least that is what most scholars and researchers on the Rwandan Genocide concur on. The revelation was made by prominent speakers and scholars during a three-day International Symposium on the Tutsi Genocide.
	ICTR decision on Kabiligi an embarrassment - gov’t 3rd April 2009: The Government of Rwanda has termed the recent decision by the ICTR Office of Prosecutor (OTP) as ‘an embarrassment to the judicial process.
	Rwanda welcomes ruling to lift Kabuye arrest warrant 2nd April 2009: The Rwandan government has welcomed a decision by a French court to lift the arrest warrant of Madam Rose Kabuye who was arrested in Frankfurt, last November, RNA reports.
	French court lifts Kabuye indictment 1st April 2009: The Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye yesterday returned home from France for the third time following a French court decision to lift the arrest warrant that led to her wrongful detention in Frankfurt, last November. She will now be able to resume her duties and travel freely.
	Genocide prevention month activities launched 1st April 2009: The month of April is Genocide Prevention month here in the United States. It marks the anniversaries of six major genocides around the world, including Darfur, Bosnia, Rwanda, Cambodia, the Holocaust and Armenia. According to organisers, the groups hope their advocacy would prevent future genocides.
	Arrest genocide fugitives, states urged 30th March 2009: The United Nations Legal Counsel has called for the arrest and surrender of the 13 remaining fugitives indicted by the tribunal set up to deal with the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
	Habyarimana plane crash inquiry team mandate extended 30th March 2009: The cabinet has extended the mandate of the commission of inquiry set up to investigate the cause of the plane crash that was carrying former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana until report findings are translated in Kinyarwanda and English.
	Government welcomes ruling on Mpambara 25th March 2009: Rwanda has welcomed a recent decision by a Dutch court sentencing Joseph Mpambara, to 20 years for his role in the 1994 Genocide against Tutsis.
	New documentary to commemorate Genocide 24th March 2009: A new documentary by Rwandan filmmaker, Eric Kabera, is being shown in Ougadougou at the Pan African Film Fesival. The film takes a unique and brutal approach to memorializing the 1994 genocide.
	Ex-MP and militia leader convicted for genocide 24th March 2009: The semi-traditional gacaca courts last week was dominated by the judgments of the former deputy Elisee Bisengimana, a human rights activist, François-Xavier Byuma and of the former militia leader Setiba, known as "colonel".
	Kabuye returns to France 24th March 2009: Rose Kabuye, Chief of Protocol of President Paul Kagame, returned to Paris yesterday where she is being investigated by a French Judge for her alleged role in the shooting down of the plane carrying former Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana on 6 April, 1994 which triggered the genocide.
	Netherlands convicts Genocide suspect 24th March 2009: Dutch judges have convicted a Rwandan Hutu of involvement in the slaying of two Tutsi mothers and at least four of their children during their country's 1994 genocide, and sentenced him to 20 years in prison.
	Military trial begins before ICTR 18th March 2009: The trial of former Commander of Ngoma Military Barracks, Liutenant Idelphonse Hategekimana, opened Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) with the prosecution claiming that the army officer was responsible for large scale killings of ethnic Tutsis in Butare, southern Rwanda, during the 1994 genocide.
	Gacaca judge gets three months imprisonment for intimidating witness 13th March 2009: A gacaca judge from the Rwandan capital, Yussuf Gatikabisi, was sentenced last Sunday to three months in prison for having intimidated a witness who accused him of taking part in the 1994 genocide, it was learned on Wednesday.
	Gacaca courts to close in June 13th March 2009: The National Gacaca Courts Service (SNJG) has announced that the courts are to close by June this year as most of the cases have been disposed off.
	Sweden wants genocide suspect extradited to Rwanda 12th March 2009: Sweden's top prosecutor has said she sees no reason to stop the extradition of a man suspected of having a role in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
	Butare case closing arguments to start April 20 11th March 2009:
	Gacaca judge sentenced to 30 years in prison 11th March 2009:
	ICTR warns Kenya on Kabuga 9th March 2009: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) will formally refer Kenya to the United Nations Security Council next month for allegedly failing to cooperate in the hunt for the most wanted Rwandan Genocide fugitive, Félicien Kabuga.
	Five top Gov’t officials sacked 6th March 2009: The Cabinet on Wednesday endorsed the sacking of five government officials accused of embezzling public funds and corruption.
	US also slams sanctions on top FDLR 6th March 2009: The United States clamped sanctions Wednesday on five Rwandans who it said were political and military leaders of a rebel group said to have participated in the Rwandan genocide and still is blamed for wanton killing in neighboring DR Congo.
	MP arrested over 1994 genocide 6th March 2009: A former prefect and former legislator, Elisee Bisengimana, was arrested Wednesday on order of semi-traditional gacaca court which is trying him in his native district of Rusizi, West Province, for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide, reported Thursday government owned Radio Rwanda.
	Domestic violence still high - Official 4th March 2009: Cases of domestic violence are still high. Comparing the last two years in row, reported cases indicated a fall by 690 cases.
	General Laurent Nkunda under house arrest 4th March 2009: The former rebel leader General Laurent Nkunda who was arrested by the Rwandan forces in January at the start of the Rwanda - Congo military offensive is now under house arrest in the western town of Gisenyi.
	Genocide suspect would get fair trial - govt 3rd March 2009: Rwanda has said a genocide suspect held in Finland would receive a fair trial at home. Rwandan authorities said they were disappointed by Finland's decision, announced on Friday, not to extradite Francois Bazaramba.
	Ex-FAR captain given 25 years in prison 3rd March 2009: Former parish priest turned military captain Emmanuel Rukundo has been convicted to 25 years imprisonment for genocide at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha.
	Prosecutors and investigators meet over genocide ideology 2nd March 2009: The Gasabo court of high instance Friday held a one-day meeting with prosecutors and investigators working in all police stations and respective courts of Gasabo and Bugesera districts.
	Kagame pledges more support to the Judiciary 27th February 2009: President Paul Kagame yesterday commended the country's Judiciary's performance in 2008 and pledged more government support towards helping the institution perform even better in 2009.
	Military court confirm acquittal of senior officers 26th February 2009: The Military High Court of Kigali Wednesday confirmed acquittal of two high ranking officers, accused of complicity in the murder of 13 Catholic Church clergymen in June 1994-- General Wilson Gumisiriza and Major Wilson Ukwishaka.
	Expedite Kabuye trial, France urged 26th February 2009: The Rwandan government has asked the French judiciary to expedite court proceedings against Rose Kabuye, Chief of Protocol of President Paul Kagame, being investigated by a French Judge for her role in the shooting down of the plane carrying former Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana on 6 April, 1994 which triggered the genocide.
	Five get life jail for 1994 killings 26th February 2009: Five persons, including a former administrative official, were sentenced on Sunday to life in prison by semi-traditional Gacaca Court of Kigali for their roles in the 1994 genocide. A former adviser of the Nyakabanda sector in the Rwandan capital, Gregoire Nyirimanzi, and his co-defendants were found guilty
	Genocide convict arrested after being on the run for two years 25th February 2009: Martin Habimana, convicted of genocide and who has been in hiding for two years in Kigali district, has been arrested at his residence on Sunday.
	Trial of MRND leaders still at a standstill 23rd February 2009: The trial of three former leaders of the former Rwandan presidential party, on trial at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity, is still at a standstill because of the ill health of one of the defendants.
	Two more Genocide suspects wanted 23rd February 2009: Rwanda has asked the US government to extradite two other academics it claims have blood on their hands - amid another detention of Professor Leopold Munyakazi.
	Kalimanzira trial resumes next Monday at ICTR 18th February 2009: The trial of former Rwandan senior civil servant in the ministry of Interior charged with genocide and crimes against humanity, Callixte Kalimanzira resumes next Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	Genocide expert Des Forges dies in plane crash 16th February 2009: Alison Des Forges, who was among the first human rights activists to highlight the ethnic tensions that exploded into the 1994 Rwanda genocide, died in the fiery commuter plane crash outside Buffalo, N.Y. She was 66. Des Forges was killed as she returned home from Europe, where she had briefed diplomats on the situation in Rwanda and Africa's Great Lakes region, Daly said.
	Rwanda wants Prof. Munyakazi extradited 16th February 2009: Rwanda's prosecutor general is calling for the swift extradition of a Maryland professor accused of genocide, and now under investigation by US immigration officials for allegedly over-staying his visa.
	Gacaca trials to end in June 16th February 2009: The Gacaca courts (semi-traditional courts) are scheduled to end in June this year at all levels, according to official source in Kigali. Inspired by Rwandan tradition, the gacaca courts are charged with trying people in Rwanda suspected to have taken part in the 1994 killing spree against Tutsis.
	ICTR tries official for manufacturing evidence 10th February 2009: The trial of a Rwandan investigator accused of trying to fabricate evidence for the appeal of a former minister of higher education convicted of genocide started today at the United Nations tribunal set up to deal with the mass killings that engulfed the small African nation in 1994.
	Report on Habyarimana plane crash out this month 10th February 2009: The long awaited findings of former president Juvénal Habyarimana's plane crash report will be made public before the end of this month. Officials in the National Commission which was set up to establish the possible cause of the plane crash confirmed the development yesterday.
	Police probes 12 prisons heads’ over corruption 9th February 2009: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has widened its investigations into the alleged mismanagement of public funds by government officials, among whom are twelve heads of prisons.
	Serbia wants to take over ICTR Genocide cases 9th February 2009: The Serbian War Crimes Prosecution is ready to process war crimes cases committed in Rwanda during the Genocide to ease up the load of cases that the Tanzania-based UN court on Rwanda has to complete before it closes, says spokesman Bruno Vekarić.
	Munyakazi could be deported to Rwanda 9th February 2009: A Maryland college professor accused of genocide in Rwanda has been arrested for being in the U.S. illegally, immigration officials said Thursday, announcing the start of deportation proceedings. But the academic and his wife believe they have no case to answer.
	Munyakazi arrested by US immigration officials 6th February 2009: A Maryland college professor accused of genocide in Rwanda has been arrested for being in the U.S. illegally, immigration officials said Thursday. Leopold Munyakazi, 59, taught French at Goucher College, north of Baltimore, until he was suspended with pay.
	Finland arrests Genocide suspect 6th February 2009: The Finish National Bureau of Investigation officials allege a Rwandan-born resident of the city of Porvoo, Finland, took part in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and have detained him.
	Uganda lauds Rwanda -DRC Joint Operation 6th February 2009: Senior Ugandan government officials have welcomed efforts by the Rwandan government to put an end to negative forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), that have posed the biggest threat to regional peace.
	African Heads of State summit condemns arrest of Rose Kabuye 6th February 2009: Heads of State and Government who have been meeting in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa, this week condemned the arrest in Germany of Rwanda's chief of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye.
	US university sacks professor accused of genocide 5th February 2009: A Rwandan professor has been removed from teaching French while Goucher College investigates claims that he was involved in the 1994 genocide, the school's president said in an e-mail to faculty and students.
	ICTR confirms life sentence for genocide convict 3rd February 2009: The Appeals Chamber of the United Nations tribunal dealing with the 1994 Rwandan genocide today confirmed the life sentence imposed on a former provincial leader convicted for his role in the killings.
	Kabuye in court today 28th January 2009: The Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, is expected to appear before a panel of French judges today for the mention of her case. This comes two months after her arrest in Germany and the subsequent bail granted by a French court. The date of her appearance had been earlier confirmed by Information Minister Louise Mushikiwabo.
	Former justice minister jailed for genocide 23rd January 2009: A Rwandan court jailed former justice minister Agnes Ntamabyariro for life on Tuesday after finding her guilty of incitement during the 1994 genocide.
	Kabuye hearing set for January 28 13th January 2009: The case in Paris of the Director General of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, will finally be heard on January 28. The date was confirmed by the Minister of Information and government spokesperson, Louise Mushikiwabo yesterday during a telephone interview.
	Kayonga-Nziza lawsuit in Belgian court today 12th January 2009: The long awaited case filed by Lt Gen. Charles Kayonga and Brig. Gen Jack Nziza in the Belgian Grand Instance Court is slated to be heard today, in Belgium.
	Former Permanent Secretary sought by Interpol 4th January 2009: International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has joined the search for the former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Justin Nsengiyumva, joining hands with the Rwanda National Police in the bid to track him down. This was announced yesterday by Police spokesman Willy Marcel Higiro.
	Genocide: Two sentenced to 19 years in prison each 12th December 2008: The Appeal Court of Gacaca (traditional court in Rwanda) of Nyakabanda sector, Nyarugenge district in Kagali city, last Sunday sentenced two people, Nsengimana Joel alias Gasonko and Nyandwi Turatsinze Claude, to 19 years in prison each for their role in the 1994 genocide.
	Let Rwanda try Genocide cases - EALA 10th December 2008: The East African Legislative Assembly wants the region to ask the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to hand over the remaining genocide cases for trial in Kigali. The motion, moved by Patricia Hajabakiga, was unanimously supported.
	ICTR raps U.S. Lawyer 5th December 2008: The Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has censured conduct of Peter Robinson of United States, lead of counsel of genocide accused Joseph Nzirorera, and has ordered that his behaviour be communicated to the professional body of his country of origin.
	Two genocide convicts transferred to Mali 4th December 2008: Two people convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for the 1994 genocide, left Tuesday night Arusha, Tanzania, for Mali where they will serve the remainder of their sentence.
	Butare trial adjourned indefinitely 4th December 2008: Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Tuesday adjourned the longest and the largest trial popularly known as "Butare Trial" sine die after the last witness, Elie Ndayambaje, former Mayor, completed his own defence.
	Female MPs call for IPU’s intervention in Kabuye issue 4th December 2008: The Rwanda Women Parliamentarians Forum (RWPF) has written to the President of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU), Theo-Ben Gurirab, requesting the Union to intervene on behalf of Rose Kabuye.
	Bikindi sentenced to prison for inciting genocide 3rd December 2008: A famous Rwandan singer and composer has been sentenced by a United Nations tribunal to 15 years in prison for inciting the murder of Tutsis through his songs and speeches during the 1994 mass killings in the small African Great Lakes nation.
	African MPs unite on Kabuye arrest 2nd December 2008: The African Parliamentary Union (APU) members have called for the unconditional release of Rose Kabuye, a senior Rwandan official arrested in Germany last month. This was at the end of the 31st APU conference held at the Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo, Uganda. The conference was attended by African Speakers and MPs from 40 countries.
	Issues of Universal Jurisdiction raised in Doha 2nd December 2008: Foreign Affairs Minister, Rosemary Museminari, Sunday drew world leaders' attention on the country's current security concerns and the ongoing battle over the apparent abuse of the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction. She was addressing the international conference on financing for development in Doha, Qatar.
	Senate endorses Rwanda, ICTR transfer agreement 1st December 2008: The Upper Chamber of Parliament Friday endorsed the law authorising the ratification of the agreement between the government of Rwanda and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), which paves way for the transfer to Rwanda of ICTR convicts.
	Kabuye arrest: protests continue 28th November 2008: Rwandans based in Belgium have called upon the European Union(EU), to consider looking at the legal basis, of the French indictments against top Rwandan officials.
	French diplomats alerted Mitterand on Genocide - journalist 27th November 2008: French authorities had precise and convergent information about the roots of a Rwandan ethnical regime and risks of gross massacres, well before the 1994 genocide, L'Express journalist, Vincent Hugeux, observed on the online French publication.
	Gacaca Appeals Court sentences man to 15 years jail 26th November 2008:
	Frenchman to head ICTR defence section 26th November 2008: The Registry of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has appointed a former French lawyer, Pascal Besnier, to direct the section of the defence counsels as well as the detention centre at the ICTR, it was confirmed by the press service of the ICTR.
	Indictments might stretch to entire African leadership -Amb. Kimonyo 26th November 2008: Rwanda's Ambassador to the United States, James Kimonyo, has expressed concern that indictments against Rwanda's leaders might be the beginning of similar ones against other African leaders. Kimonyo expressed this to The New Times last week at the Rwanda embassy in Washington.
	Who killed ex- President Habyarimana? 25th November 2008: A decade and a half after the event the world is no closer to knowing who masterminded and /or carried out the assassination of former Rwandese president, Juvenal Habyarimana.
	Bruguiere violated the principle of secrecy of investigation - Academics 25th November 2008: Dons at the National University of Rwanda (NUR) on Friday added their voice in condemning the arrest of Rose Kabuye and the continued abuse of the International Justice system.
	Kabuye refutes rumours that Rwanda staged her arrest 25th November 2008: Rwanda's Chief of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, has refuted claims that her arrest in Germany was a plan by the government of Rwanda to get access to the charges in Bruguière's indictments. Kabuye has been indicted by a Paris court for the alleged shooting down of Habyarimana's plane.
	Clerics clash over role of church in genocide 24th November 2008: Monsignor Phillip Rukamba; the Bishop of Butare Diocese has clashed with Father Jean Ndorimana over the latter's recent publication in which he challenged the Vatican to establish the truth about the church's role in 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda and continued abuse of office by some bishops.
	Ex-justice minister’s verdict on 19 January 24th November 2008: The verdict in the trial of the former Minister of Justice, Agnes Ntamabyariro, will be rendered on 19 January by the Court of First Instance of Nyarugenge, Kigali, Judge Jocelyne Ninahazwa.
	Museminali downplays Kabuye’s conditional release 21st November 2008: Foreign Affairs Minister, Rosemary Museminali, has said that there is little cause for celebration over the bail granted to the chief of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, by a French court. She stressed that the bail was something little; “a token”, given that Kabuye, “is innocent”.
	Kabuye out of jail 20th November 2008: A French judge has ordered court to release Rose Kabuye. After interviewing Kabuye, a judge ordered that she be released under court-ordered supervision, her lawyers said. However she will have to remain in France to answer questions but will be allowed to travel abroad with a judge's permission.
	Rwanda urges speedy French trial of Kabuye 20th November 2008: Rwanda on Thursday urged a speedy trial of President Paul Kagame's aide -- who is arrested over the highly contested allegations of downing Habyarimana's plane in 1994.
	Website on Rose Kabuye arrest 20th November 2008: This is a well updated website developed purposely to protest the arrest and advocate for fair trial for Rose Kabuye, Rwanda's Director of Protocol. It also presents facts to prove the illegality of the arrest warrants issued by French Judge Bruguière against senior Rwandan officials.
	Great Lakes body protests Kabuye arrest 20th November 2008: The secretariat of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region has condemned the recent arrest of Rose Kabuye, Rwanda's Director of State Protocol. Kabuye was arrested at Frankfurt airport last Sunday. German police were acting on the highly contested international warrant issued by France.
	Mass protests as Kabuye is taken to France 20th November 2008: Rwanda's capital was closed for business as the city turned out for mass demonstrations against the extradition of a top Rwandan official to France. Much of Kigali was unusually quiet today. Stores were shut and schools and businesses were closed.
	Rwandans in Boston vow to die for Rose Kabuye 20th November 2008: Rwandans and friends of Rwanda living in Boston State of the United States of America have expressed their anger at the recent arrest of the Director of State Protocol Rose Kabuye.
	France putting whole of Rwanda on trial - Kagame 18th November 2008: President Paul Kagame has said that the arrest of Rose Kabuye, on a French warrant, was tantamount to putting the entire Rwanda in the dock. Speaking at a press conference in Kigali, Kagame was still fuming at the November 9 arrest of his chief of protocol.
	Woman (75) loses appeal, gets life jail 18th November 2008: Virginia Mukasekuru, 75, sentenced to life in prison for crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity, saw her appeal rejected Sunday by the Appellate Court of the Nyamirambo sector, Kigali
	ICTR opens new information centre in Kigali 18th November 2008: The Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Adama Dieng, presided Friday in Gasabo, a district of Kigali, inauguration of first Umusanzu mu bwiyunge (contribution to reconciliation in Kinyarwanda) centre within the framework of co-operation with Rwanda.
	Protests against Kabuye arrest go online 18th November 2008: Thousands have signed various online petitions posted on the Internet calling for the release of Director of State Protocol Rose Kabuye who was arrested ten days ago in Germany.
	KABUYE ARREST: Mega national protests to be staged tomorrow 18th November 2008: All businesses across the country are expected to come to a standstill tomorrow morning as Rwandans stage a mega protest against Rose Kabuye's arrest and detention in Germany while on state duty. The arrest was based on heavily contested indictments...
	France and absolution through judicial vendetta 17th November 2008: The recent arrest in Frankfurt, Germany, of the Chief of Protocol of the President of Rwanda, Lt Colonel Rose Kabuye, has brought to a head the protracted political battle between France and Rwanda. Her trial will be both about the uses and abuses of international law...
	Kabuye’s arrest, Rwanda’s chance to claim justice - Karugarama 17th November 2008: The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Tharcisse Karugarama, yesterday said that Rose Kabuye's current detention in Germany will give Rwanda a chance to claim justice.
	Rwandans in diaspora hold pro-Kabuye protests 17th November 2008: Rwandans in the Washington DC area today held protests in front of the venue of the G20 summit. They were protesting Germany's decision to arrest Rose Kabuye, Rwanda's Director of State Protocol.
	U.S. condemns release of FDLR official 14th November 2008: Callixte Mbarushimana, Secretary General of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), was released by German authorities on November 4. We are disappointed that leaders like Callixte Mbarushimana and FDLR President Ignace Murwanashyaka are able to operate with impunity
	Gacaca Court overturns 12 years jail term to life in prison 14th November 2008: Laurent Magambo, accused of crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity, was found guilty of rape at the end of a revision trial and was sentenced Sunday to life in prison by a semi-traditional Gacaca court of Kigali.
	Life in prison requested for Interahamwe on trial in Netherlands 14th November 2008: The Prosecutor of district court in The Hague, Hester Van Bruggen, has requested for life in prison against Joseph Mpambara, a former member of the interahamwe on trial since 13 October in The Netherlands for war crimes.
	Parliamentarians consider inquiry into Kabuye arrest 14th November 2008: Rwanda's parliament is expected to form a parliamentary commission of inquiry to look into the arrest of the chief of protocol over the weekend in Germany. The lawmakers said Thursday that the arrest warrant issued by a French judge is evidence of France's contempt to Africans.
	Ministers brief foreign envoys 14th November 2008: The arrest in Germany of the Director of State Protocol Rose Kabuye and the region's security situation were high on the agenda when foreign affairs, justice and information ministers met foreign envoys yesterday afternoon. The ministers once again stressed government's condemnation of the fraudulent indictments.
	Kagame warns of reprisals against France 13th November 2008: President Paul Kagame warns of reprisals if France goes ahead with its indictment of his chief of protocol for alleged involvement in the assassination of former Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana in 1994. Mr. Kagame, who is attending a meeting at the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva, says France cannot expect its actions to go unchallenged.
	ICGLR condemns Kabuye arrest 13th November 2008: The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has strongly condemned the arrest of Rose Kabuye in Germany, calling the actions of the German Authorities a blatant abuse of the Principles of Universal Jurisdiction.
	ICTR registrar condemns Rose Kabuye’s Arrest 13th November 2008: International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Registrar, Adama Dieng, has condemned the recent arrest of the Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, describing it as disrespect to International Law Jurisdiction.
	ICTR takes Kenya to UN Security Council over Kabuga 13th November 2008: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has reported Kenyan authorities to the UN Security Council for non co-operation in the hunt for war crimes fugitive, Felicien Kabuga.
	Key Bruguiere witness retracts testimony 13th November 2008: Abdul Joshua Ruzibiza, the man who French Judge Jean-Louis Bruguière and his Spanish counterpart used to build their controversial cases to indict senior Rwandan officials, has retracted his testimony. In a Radio interview, the former Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officer revealed that the indictments were politically manipulated.
	Kagame visits Kabuye in detention 12th November 2008:
	Uganda, AU condemn Kabuye’s arrest 12th November 2008: Uganda was one of the first countries to condemn “in the strongest terms” the arrest in Germany of the Director General of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye on the basis of an arrest warrant by French judge Jean Louis Bruguiere. The Ugandan message was contained in a letter sent by the government of Uganda to the Rwandan embassy in Kampala today.
	Gov’t to indict 23 Frenchmen named in Mucyo Commission 12th November 2008: The Government is set to indict 23 French senior officials who were implicated in the Mucyo Commission report. The Commission was set up to investigate the role of France in the 1994 Tutsi Genocide which claimed the lives of over one million people.
	Thousands protest Kabuye arrest 11th November 2008: Thousands of Rwandans protested outside the German embassy against the arrest in Frankfurt of Rose Kabuye, Rwanda's Director of State Protocol. Kabuye was arrested at the airport as she arrived on state duty. The arrest was based on the heavily contested indictments issued in 2006 by a French Judge...
	Kabuye innocent- Belgian Lawyer 11th November 2008: The lawyer representing the Director General of State Protocol, who was arrested in Germany over the weekend, has said that his client is innocent and a victim of high level political machinations. Rose Kabuye was arrested by German authorities Sunday on arrival at Frankfurt airport while on an official government mission. On the basis of the highly controversial universal jurisdiction clause in the French law.
	"It is about Rwanda as a country”- Sen. Inyumba on Kabuye’s arrest 11th November 2008: Senator Aloysia Inyumba has said that the arrest in Germany of Rwanda's Director of State Protocol, Rose Kanyange Kabuye, is not about her alone but it is about Rwanda as a country.
	ICTR adjourns military trial 10th November 2008: The hearing of defence case of three former leaders of the ruling MRND party during the 1994 Rwandan genocide which got stuck for two sessions due to persistent ill health of its former President Mathieu Ngirumpatse (61), one of the accused, was now set to continue on 2 February, 2009.
	Govt denounces Kabuye’s arrest 10th November 2008: The Government Sunday denounced the arrest in Germany of the Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, while on an official mission. Foreign affairs minister Rosemary Museminali told a news conference that the government had summoned the German Ambassador, Christian Clages, to formally protest the arrest.
	Butare trial hearing likely to be extended 6th November 2008: The hearing of longest and largest trial before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), involving six genocide suspects, popularly known as 'Butare Trial', which was originally scheduled to be completed in November 14, this year, was likely to be extended because of sudden ill health of two accused.
	Wanted genocide suspect arrested in Mayotte Island 6th November 2008: Pascal Simbikangwa, a Rwandan wanted for his alleged involvement in1994 genocide, was arrested last Tuesday on the French island of Mayotte, Indian Ocean. Simbikangwa was apparently arrested in a counterfeit documents case.
	Protected witness admits to have told lies before UN Court 5th November 2008: A protected prosecution witness who had testified some four years ago in a joint trial of six genocide suspects popularly known as 'Butare Trial', Wednesday shocked the UN Courtroom when he confessed that he had lied during his testimony.
	’Violent language on ’air’’ 5th November 2008: Acquitted of genocide at beginning of the month by the semi-traditional Gacaca Court of Rugenge Sector, Kigali, and released after 14 years in detention, Dominique Makeli, a former journalist with Radio Rwanda, will be tried in appeal, following the recourse introduced by the plaintiff. The date of the new trial has not yet been scheduled.
	Bagosora trial verdict set for 18 December 4th November 2008: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) will render on 18 December its verdict in the trial of Colonel Theoneste Bagosora, alleged mastermind of the 1994 genocide.
	Former mayor sentenced to life in prison in isolation 31st October 2008: The former Mayor from eastern Rwanda, Jean Bizimana Baptist, was sentenced last Friday by Gacaca Court to life in prison in isolation, the maximum sentence in this country, after being found guilty of genocide.
	Catholic Priest’s account of Church role in 1994 Tutsi Genocide 30th October 2008: John Ndorimana is famous in Rwanda not only as a well respected Catholic Priest, but also as an individual who has come out to inform the public through his writings about the truth he knows regarding the Tutsi Genocide from the 1930's to 1994.
	Military Court acquits Maj. Gen. Gumisiriza 27th October 2008: The Military Court of Kigali Friday acquitted two senior Rwandan army officers but convicted two other juniors for their roles in the murder in June 1994 in Kabgayi, central Rwanda, of 13 officials of the Catholic Church, including three Bishops.
	Murder of 10 clergymen - Verdict today on four army officers 24th October 2008: The Military Court of Kigali will render its judgment Friday in the trial of four Rwandan officers, including a General, accused of murder in June 1994 in Kabgayi, central Rwanda, of ten officials of the Catholic Church, including three Bishops.
	Rwanda plans international conference on genocide 17th October 2008: Rwanda intends to mark the commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the genocide committed against Tutsis in 1994 by hosting an international conference, reports Thursday the Rwandan daily newspaper, The New Times.
	The French Betrayal of Rwanda 16th October 2008: What could France have done to prevent the horrible killing that erupted in Rwanda in 1994?his book goes much further than just explaining the disaster of French policy and proving French responsibility. It presents a fundamental set of questions regarding international responsibility and action.
	ICTR to deliver 38 judgements in next 14 months, says Justice Byron 16th October 2008: The UN-backed International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is expected to deliver 38 judgements in the next 14 months before it winds up its work, according to the Court's President, Justice Dennis Byron.
	’ICTR is putting a situation of Fait Accompli before the UN’ 14th October 2008: The government considers that refusal of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to transfer certain cases to Rwanda is a way of putting a "fait accompli" before the UN Security Council, which gave to the Tribunal until the end of next year to finish the first instance trials.
	Genocide suspect extradited from Germany. 9th October 2008: A former top Rwandan official, Augustin Ngirabatware, who is charged for his alleged role in genocide during the 1990s has been transferred to a U.N. detention facility in Arusha, Tanzania. Rwanda's former minister of planning, was moved from Frankfurt, Germany on Wednesday.
	Ex- official admits to have facilitated Tutsi killings 2nd October 2008: Gregoire Nyirimanzi, a former adviser of Nyakabanda, in a Kigali District , admitted during his trial Sunday to have had ethnic Tutsis killed during the 194 genocide following orders of the former Governor, Thacisse Renzaho, who is on trial before the Arusha-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	ICTR Prosecutor reprimanded for lack of integrity 29th September 2008: The ICTR this week handed down a life-imprisonment to former Rwandan Deputy Prosecutor in Cyangugu, Simeon Nshamihigo, for his role in the 1994 genocide. The Judges found him guilty of all four counts of genocide and crimes against humanity. Nshamihigo has decided to appeal against the judgement.
	Call to convict French writer over genocide 29th September 2008: The Prosecutor requested Thursday conviction for a prominent French writer Pierre Pean, charged with defamation and incitement to racial hatred following publication of his book "Noires Fureurs, Blancs Menteurs (Black Furies, White Liars)" on the 1994 Rwandan genocide, while leaving the court the to decide on length of the sentence.
	Report on the role of the French in the 1994 Genocide 25th September 2008: This is a Report of the National Independent Commission in Charge of Gathering Evidence to Show the Involvement of the French Government in the Genocide Perpetrated in Rwanda in 1994. It accuses France of playing an active role in the genocide of 1994, in which about 800,000 people were killed.
	Witness claims Setako was at forefront of 1994 Genocide campaign 25th September 2008: Lieutenant Colonel Ephrem Setako, on trial before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) had been, since 1992, at the forefront of the campaign aiming at exterminating ethnic Tutsis in his native commune of Nkuli, according to a witness called Tuesday by the prosecutor.
	Former prosecutor found guilty of genocide 25th September 2008: A former prosecutor was sentenced to life in prison today after being found guilty of genocide, extermination and murder by the United Nations war crimes tribunal set up in the wake of the 1994 killing spree in Rwanda.
	Bagosora judgment expected before December 24th September 2008: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) hopes to render its judgment by the end of the year in several trials, including that of the former Cabinet Director of Department of Defence, Colonel Theoneste Bagosora, alleged mastermind of the genocide committed against ethnic Tutsis of his country in 1994.
	Bivugabagabo’s extradition to Kigali to be known next month 17th September 2008: The Appeal Court of Toulouse (Haute-Garonne), southern France, will render a decision on 9 October on the extradition request made by Kigali against a former Rwandan soldier, Marcel Bivugabagabo, wanted for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide.
	Possible arrest warrants against French officials 11th September 2008: President Paul Kagame has said that Kigali was considering the possibility of issuing arrest warrants against French officials implicated by the Rwandan Commission for their role in the 1994 genocide, according to Belgian Newspaper Le Soir (The Evening) Saturday's edition.
	Gacaca Court told how ’Hutu Power’ was planned 8th September 2008: Joseph Nzirorera, currently on trial before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), directed, in November 1993, a meeting to launch "Hutu Power," a radical faction allegedly intended to gather all the Hutus in each political party.
	Kigali criticises UN appeals over ex-commander 5th September 2008: The Special Representative of Rwandan Government to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Alloys Mutabingwa, has criticized the last week's Appeals Court judgement over former Commander of Non-Commissioned (ESO) College Tharcisse Muvunyi, saying that it lacked coherence with its past decisions.
	Moi denies claims of officers’ links to Kabuga 25th August 2008: Retired President Daniel arap Moi Sunday denied claims that some members in his administration gave protection to Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga.
	Govt asks Sweden to extradite genocide suspect 21st August 2008: Rwanda has formally requested the extradition of a Rwandan national from Sweden a month after he was detained on suspicion of crimes against humanity in Rwanda, it was reported on Monday in Stockholm.
	Kabgayi killings: Soldiers back in court 21st August 2008: Four Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) officers who are charged with the killing of several clergymen in Kabgayi in 1994, yesterday appeared for the second time before the Military Tribunal. The quartet was arrested in connection with the murder of 15 catholic clergymen
	France drew up Tutsi ’kill list’ 21st August 2008: The recent report by an independent commission of inquiry into the role of France in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda has not only raised disturbing questions about French complicity in the tragedy, but also left a huge dent in the image of the French government.
	Govt to charge senior French officials for genocide 14th August 2008: Commission' report detailing the complicity and active participation of France in the 94 Genocide, Rwanda is preparing to initiate criminal charges against senior French civilian and military officials who served in the administration of former president François Mitterrand.
	France - The mission of misinformation 14th August 2008: "France has continued its military presence and cooperation in Rwanda in a context of ethnic tensions, of massacres and violence, as if impervious to a situation the graveness of which it had underestimated."
	ICTR poses questions on justice 13th August 2008: As debate rages over war crimes charges against Sudan's president, the history of stumbling efforts to punish those guilty in Rwanda's genocide has raised fundamental questions over the role of international justice.
	Rwanda stands by Genocide report 12th August 2008: Rwanda is expressing shock after France reportedly rejected a report, which suggests Paris' complicity in the 1994 genocide. Rwanda's government says it stands by the report, which it claims is the truth, strongly refuting claims that it is re-writing history.
	Kenya, Uganda envoy say Rwandans have a right to know the truth 11th August 2008: Days after the French government described the findings of the Mucyo report as unacceptable; diplomats have spoken out on the report that accuses 33 French political and military leaders of direct involvement in the 1994 Genocide.
	How France aided the 1994 Genocide 11th August 2008: Rwanda this week launched the report of its commission of inquiry into the role of France in the 1994 genocide, in which up to one million people were killed. The report accuses former French President Francois Mitterand, his son and adviser Jean-Christophe...
	France and genocide: the murky truth 11th August 2008: There is remarkable television footage shot in the first days of the genocide in Rwanda. It shows a large room in the French Embassy in Kigali filled floor to ceiling with shredded documents.
	Report: France’s involvment during the Genocide 8th August 2008: Report of the National Independent Commission in Charge of Gathering Evidence to Show the Involvement of the French Government in the Genocide Perpetrated in Rwanda in 1994
	Factsheet on French officials accused over Rwandan genocide 8th August 2008: Rwanda formally accused senior French officials on Tuesday of involvement in its 1994 genocide and called for them to be put on trial. Below is a list of 11 notable figures among the 33 current and former political, diplomatic and military officials identified by Rwanda.
	Rwanda able to implement genocide report 8th August 2008: Rwanda expects support from its partners in the region to support the implementation of its national commission's report on the role of France in the 1994 genocide. Rwanda's ambassador to Uganda, Ignatius Kamali, called on international and regional courts to take action.
	The French Connection 8th August 2008: The Mucyo commission report has raised a bit of storm in the corridors of power in Paris. This is an original letter contained in the Report and its translated version showing direct involvement in arming genocidal forces in 1998, four years after the genocide.
	President Sarkozy must ’appologise’ 7th August 2008: A senior British Conservative Party politician says France's reputation in Africa is at stake after Rwanda accused 33 of its former top officials for Genocide. Mr. Iain Campbell Dale said Wednesday that there is only one way France can restore its reputation in this part of Africa.
	Ibuka welcomes Mucyo Commission report 7th August 2008: Ibuka, an umbrella organisation of Rwanda Genocide survivors has welcomed the government's release of a report on the alleged role played by France in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. IBUKA said it would be a waste of efforts if the report was kept without taking action.
	Mucyo report implicates France in 1994 Genocide 6th August 2008: An independent Rwandan commission has released its findings that implicates in the 1994 Genocide. It said France was aware of preparations for the genocide and helped train the ethnic Hutu militia perpetrators.
	Genocide report names 33 senior French officials 6th August 2008: The government yesterday released the long-awaited report on the alleged role played by France in the 1994 Genocide of Tutsis in Rwanda.
	Walking amongst the massacred 1st August 2008: Going to Rwanda was like being hurled to witness to the bestial level humanity can degenerate. I have a sense of guilt in the massacre of babies and the old, children and adults, boys and girls, women and men, the physically and mentally challenged.
	Brussels prepares to new trials for Genocide suspects 25th July 2008: Belgium is finalising several new trials of persons accused of having taken part in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, according to Philippe Meire, Belgian Federal Prosecutor.
	Gov’t refutes claims of negotiations with Kabuga 22nd July 2008: The government of Rwanda is 'not in anyway' discussing with alleged Genocide financier Felicien Kabuga over his supposed surrender to Rwanda, the Justice Minister reaffirmed on Tuesday.
	Extradition request due ’Soon’ for genocide suspect 22nd July 2008: The 40-day detention period for Genocide suspect Ahorugeze Sylvere will be enough time for Rwanda to process his extradition request from Sweden, a judicial official said on Monday.
	Govt objects to extension of ICTR judges mandate 21st July 2008: Rwanda has objected to an extension of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) judges' mandate, instead she has asked the United Nations to redirect that resources at improving her judicial capacity, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Daughter commits suicide after father refuses to confesss to genocide 16th July 2008: A sixteen-year-old Rwandan girl from Kigali committed suicide by swallowing toxic chemicals following her father's refusal to confess to his role in the 1994 genocide, reported Monday the Izuba (Sun) newspaper.
	Callixte Mbarushimana - Just Who is the Fugitive Arrested in German 11th July 2008: When Mr. Calixte Mbarushimana presented his passport at the Frankfurt airport in German on Monday afternoon on his way to Saint Petersburg, immigration officials told him he would not be allowed through. He was arrested on Genocide and war crimes charges, according to Mr. Peter Rueckert, a state prosecutor in charge of extradition cases at the Frankfurt court of appeal.
	ICTR move on conjugal visits for detainees criticised 10th July 2008: Rwandan government has blasted the new policy of the Arusha-based UN court trying the 1994 genocide suspects of introducing conjugal visits for the detainees, describing the move "as ridiculous and mockery of the justice process".
	FDRL top official arrested in Germany 9th July 2008: German police have arrested another major fugitive wanted for the 1994 Tutsi Genocide. According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, Callixte Mbarushimana, a former core member of the extremist Coalition for the Defence of the Republic (CDR) party was on Monday arrested in Germany
	Heads of State condemn indictments against RDF officers 2nd July 2008: African Presidents have condemned in the strongest terms foreign indictments filed against senior officers of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) by two foreign judges. They announced the resolution at the ongoing African Union Heads of State Summit.
	Man (52) gets life jail over genocide, looting 2nd July 2008: A former cell official of the Cyivugiza in Nyamirambo sector of Kigali, Jeremie Ndabagumije, 52, has been sentenced to life in prison in absentia after he was found guilty of planning and his direct involvement in the 1994 killings by the semi-traditional Gacaca court of the Nyamirambo sector, Nyarugenge district of Kigali, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Gacaca Courts to try rape cases 27th June 2008: The semi-traditional Rwandan Gacaca courts will start trying next month the alleged authors of rapes committed during the 1994 genocide under an amended law.
	Major suspect accused of encouraged Tutsi killings 27th June 2008: A self-confessed genocidaire accused Wednesday the former government senior official, Callixte Kalimanzira ,in a trial before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) of having incited on several occasions the extermination of ethnic Tutsis in 1994 in the sub-prefecture of Gisagara ,southern Rwanda.
	ICTR’s fury over Kabuga saga 27th June 2008: The story of Rwandan fugitive Felicien Kabuga has taken a new twist-the latest being reports of a major row brewing between the Government and the International Tribunal investigating the whereabouts of the most wanted man in connection with the 1994 Genocide.
	Parliament amends constitution 25th June 2008: Members of the Chamber of Deputies Monday approved a series of amendments in the constitution after a marathon of debates; the ratification saw 50 articles amended. This is the third time the constitution is amended since it came into force on June 4, 2003.
	Court denies temporary release to RDF officers 19th June 2008: The military tribunal yesterday turned down the request by the four detained officers of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) to release them temporarily during the course of their trial.
	Arrested RDF officers appear before court 18th June 2008: The four Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officers implicated in the murder of clergymen Tuesday appeared before Brig. Gen. Steven Kalyango of the Military Tribunal. The officers are jointly accused of murder and complicity to murder.
	The world gets smaller for Rwandan fugitives 17th June 2008: The City of Westminster Magistrates' Court backed a request by the Government of Rwanda for the extradition of four men accused of committing genocide here.
	A single Rwandan judge should not deter ICTR Chambers 16th June 2008: The first two decisions to deny, on 28 May and 6 June respectively, by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), to transfer Yussuf Munyakazi and Gaspard Kanyarukiga to Rwanda do not retake all the arguments raised during the public hearing of 24 May on the subject.
	Religious leaders denounce Spanish and French indictments 16th June 2008: The Spanish and French judges that have indicted senior government officials over alleged war crimes have undermined the integrity of Rwanda which is completely unacceptable, leaders of major religious sects said on Friday.
	British court OKs extradition of four 16th June 2008: A British judge has acquiesced the extradition request formulated by Rwanda against four men, accused by Rwanda of genocide, conspiracy to commit genocide, complicity in genocide, crimes against humanity, murder and looting committed in 1994.
	Appeal against decision to deny Munyakazi transfer 16th June 2008: The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has appealed against the decision of a lower Chamber to deny transfer of a former Rwandan trader, 73-year-old Yusuf Munyakazi, to face a trial in Kigali for his role in the 1994 genocide.
	Africa urged to protest Rwanda indictments 13th June 2008: The Pan-African Parliament has defended Rwanda over indictments slapped on its army officers by foreign judges. The Parliament called on “African leaders to strongly resist the foreign indictments and join efforts in condemning and denouncing foreign judges.
	Cameroonian to head ICTR’s Investigative Unit 12th June 2008: Cameroonian Senior Trial Attorney, William Egbe, has been appointed to head the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Special Investigative Unit (SIU), reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Kenyan fuel firm denies links with Kabuga 12th June 2008: A Kenyan firm has denied media allegations that it has business connections with the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda's most wanted Genocide suspect, Félicien Kabuga.
	Top prosecutor concerned over ICTR rejections 11th June 2008: Rwanda's Prosecutor General, Martin Ngoga, has said that his country was seriously concerned by the recent decisions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Chambers to refuse transfers of defendants to Kigali to stand trial.
	Zimbabwe protecting top Genocide fugitive 10th June 2008: One of the most notorious names in the Rwandan Genocide - an officer whose troops allegedly raped and killed the former Rwandan prime minister and the Belgian soldiers protecting her - is living in Zimbabwe.
	British judge prefers trials for genocide fugitives at home 10th June 2008: Despite the recent setback from the UN court against transferring Genocide suspects, a British judge has brought back what officials here have described as 'confidence in the painstaking judicial reforms', RNA reports.
	Rwanda dismayed by another ICTR decision 10th June 2008: The Government of Rwanda has expressed shock and disappointment at another decision by an ICTR trial chamber to block the transfer of a Genocide case to Kigali, the second such verdict in just a week.
	Kenya dragging feet in Kabuga Hunt, UN told 6th June 2008: Kenya is not doing enough to apprehend a Rwandan accused of crimes against humanity, the UN Security Council has been told.
	Agency speaks out on its recent Kabuga interview 6th June 2008: Recently Norway-based online agency African Press International (API) published the much publicized interview with suspected Rwandan Genocide financer Mr. Felicien Kabuga.
	BBC denies negating genocide 6th June 2008: The controversy surrounding Rwandan journalist Mr. Tom Ndahiro with the British Broadcasting Corporation -BBC - has now taken another twist. The BBC says Mr. Ndahiro is "misinformed", RNA reports.
	France sends Genocide suspect to ICTR 6th June 2008: France on Thursday sent Rwandan Genocide suspect Mr. Dominique Ntawukuriryayo, who had taken refuge there, to the war crimes tribunal in Tanzania to face charges he took part in Genocide, French news agency AFP reported.
	Judicial reforms very visible, says gov’t 6th June 2008: Decisions by the UN court trying suspects of the Genocide should not be used to undermine the "very visible" reforms that Rwanda has managed to put in place, the Prosecutor General has told the UN Security Council.
	Rejection of transfer request may complicate ICTR exit strategy 5th June 2008: First Instance Chamber III of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) rejected on 28 May the first of four transfer requests of defendants to Rwanda.
	Students caught with machetes under beds - ICTR witness 5th June 2008: A witness who came to testify for Hormisdas Nsengimana admitted Tuesday before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) that the priest, then rector of the school, had not sanctioned students who had hidden machetes under their beds in 1993.
	Former militia leader given life sentence 4th June 2008: The gacaca court of the Nyamirambo sector, in Kigali, sentenced Sunday to life in prison a former leader of the Interahamwe militia, Froduald Bampaweniminsi, known as Bampawe, reports the Hirondelle Agency.
	Rwanda anger at ICTR ruling 2nd June 2008: Rwanda's justice minister has criticised the international tribunal's refusal to transfer a case of a man accused of involvement in the genocide. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Tanzania blocked the transfer of Yussuf Munyakazi.
	Proposal to rehabilitate genocide convicts 2nd June 2008: The creation of rehabilitation centers for persons convicted of acts related to genocide ideology should be imposed as therapy and prevention, according to Alphonse Hitiyaremye, deputy general prosecutor of Rwanda.
	ICTR prosecution wants life in prison for brother-in-law of Habyarimana 30th May 2008: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) prosecution requested Wednesday life in prison for Protais Zigiranyirazo, brother-in-law of the former Rwandan President, Juvenal Habyarimana, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	ICTR rejects transfer of suspect Munyakazi 30th May 2008: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has ruled against the transfer of a Genocide suspect to Rwanda for trial.
	Ntawukuriryayo’s transfer to ICTR is ready 28th May 2008: The Prosecutor of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Hassan Jallow, has said that the former Rwandan Deputy Governor, Dominique Ntawukuriryayo, will be brought to Arusha from France anytime from now to face charges of 1994 genocide and crimes against humanity.
	Indictments faulty, say experts 27th May 2008: Three legal experts in Rwanda studying the indictments issued against the country's top leaders by two foreign judges to determine their implications have pointed out a number of legal and procedural flaws in the documents by both judges.
	ICTR prosecution urges life prison for suspect Bikindi 27th May 2008: The prosecutor requested Monday life in prison against the famous Rwandan singer, Simon Bikindi, accused before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to have, through his works, incited the 1994 genocide, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Man gets 30 years jail for Genocide 27th May 2008: The Gacaca Court of Nyamirambo , Nyarugenge district, in Kigali, has sentenced a 48-year-old Augustin Mwitirehe, a resident of the sector, to 30 years in prison for being implicated in the 1994 genocide, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	ICTR completion strategy not possible by December 2008 27th May 2008: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has recognised for the first time that it will not be able to meet the deadline of completing all first instance trials by end of December, 2008 as ordered by the Security Council.
	ICTR verifying Kabuga’s remarks 23rd May 2008: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is carefully verifying the recent press report of Rwandan genocide fugitive, Felicen Kabuga, that he preferred his surrender to the Rwandan government than the UN Court, to face charges of 1994 genocide.
	Major suspect transferred back to ICTR 23rd May 2008: Former Director General of the Rwandan Tea authority, Michel Bagaragaza, during the 1994 genocide was on Tuesday transferred back to Arusha from The Hague, The Netherlands, following revocation of an application by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Prosecutor for referral of the case.
	ICTR pleads to UN-members to accept genocide acquitted persons 20th May 2008: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Chamber has reminded the international community, from which it draws its mandate, to receive genocide acquitted persons from the UN Court, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Comprehensive interview with the ICTR president Justice Dennis Byron 19th May 2008: The President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Justice Dennis Byron, this month has completed one year since he assumed the highest office of the UN Tribunal, trying key suspects of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. In this exclusive interview with HIRONDELLE AGENCY Justice Byron discusses his views on the ICTR legacy and what he expects to achieve when the tribunal wraps up all first instance trials by end of the year as directed by the UN Security Council, among other issues.
	European Court upholds transfer of suspect to ICTR 19th May 2008: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected Thursday an urgent motion filed by former Rwandan Deputy Governor Dominique Ntawukuriryayo against a French decision authorizing his transfer to the Arusha-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), where he is accused of genocide and crimes against humanity, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Foreign indictments are fraudulent, experts reveal 19th May 2008: Three experts summoned last Friday to help shed more light on the principal of international jurisdiction revealed gross defects in the indictment issued against senior government officials by French and Spanish judges.
	Some trials to spill over to next year, cautions ICTR President 16th May 2008: At least two trials involving nine defendants are expected to spill over to next year and will not be able to meet the UN Security Council's deadline of December,2008, cautions the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Justice Dennis Byron.
	MRND leaders trial adjourned to June 30 16th May 2008: The trial of three former top leaders of the National Republican Movement for Democracy (MRND), ex-presidential party, was Wednesday adjourned to 30 June, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	U.S. steps up search for Genocide fugitives 14th May 2008: The US government has renewed its 'Reward for Justice' program targeting individuals believed to have taken leading roles in the mass slaughter in Rwanda that left well over a million people dead, it was announced on Monday.
	French court nods transfer of genocide suspect 8th May 2008: The Final Court of Appeal, highest court in France, rejected Wednesday an appeal of a Rwandan accused of 1994 genocide, Dominique Ntawukuriryayo, and upheld the ruling by the Court of Appeal of Paris.
	Kenya freezes Kabuga’s assets 7th May 2008: The Nairobi government froze the Kenyan assets of the most wanted suspect in Rwanda's genocide on Tuesday. Felicien Kabuga, a wealthy businessman, is accused of bankrolling Rwandan militias who killed some 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus in 100 days of bloodshed in 1994.
	Genocide fugitive hiding in US university 5th May 2008: The US government must investigate several Rwandans living in the state of Ohio including a supposed student at a local university Mr. Oswald Rurangwa who has actually changed name to Rukemuye, a campaign organisation claims.
	Top civil servant faces genocide trial 5th May 2008: The much awaited trial of Callixte Kalimanzira, a former high ranking Rwandan civil servant accused of 1994 genocide, will now begin on 5 May. The decision was announced during a status conference on Wednesday which was presided by Judge Dennis Byron of Saint-Kitts and Nevis, who is also president of the ICTR.
	Apologise to Rwanda too 30th April 2008: The recent visit by Pope Benedict XVI to the United States was important to Catholics and indeed Christians the world over. The Vatican actually apologised to US Catholics for sexual abuses by the clergy.
	Rwanda seeks sanction against French, Spanish judges 29th April 2008: The Rwandan Minister for Justice, Tharcisse Karugarama, has asked international community to impose sanctions against the French and Spanish Judges, Jean Louis Bruguiere and Fernando Merelles, respectively for issuing indictments against the Rwanda Patriotic Front.
	Germany arrests genocide fugitive 28th April 2008: German investigators has arrested a former local administration official accused of taking part in the Tutsi Genocide in the north east former province of Byumba, state radio reported Friday evening. Mr. Rwabukumba Onesphore was nabbed after a request from Rwanda.
	BBC accused of ’deliberate’ genocide negationism 24th April 2008: The British Broadcasting Corporation never gave platform to German Nazis after the holocaust but is very comfortable hosting convicted Rwandan Genocide criminals on its airwaves, a prominent campaigner and journalist has claimed.
	Historic hearing over transfer of ICTR genocide accused set for Thursday 23rd April 2008: The first hearing of transfer motion to Rwanda of persons accused of 1994 genocide by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is set for Thursday in the case of former businessman Yussuf Munyakazi, a hearing which is widely expected to determine the completion strategy of the UN tribunal.
	New ICC Registrar slams UN Security Council’s ICTR exit strategy 18th April 2008: The new Registrar of the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms Slyvana Arbia, granted an exclusive interview to independent Hirondelle News Agency over her vision of the global court and her work as the Chief of Prosecutions at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) before assuming her new post last week.
	27 lawyers called to the Bar 18th April 2008: Twenty-seven lawyers were Thursday officially accepted into the Kigali Bar Association. The swearing in ceremony was held at the chambers of the High Court in Nyamirambo and presided over by Johnston Busingye, president of the court. This brings the number of practicing lawyers in the organization to 407.
	Gacaca draft law goes to senate 17th April 2008: A draft law that seeks to have Gacaca courts prosecute Genocide suspects classified in Category One is now in the Senate after it sailed through the Chamber of Deputies. Gacaca courts only had the mandate to try suspects under Categories Two and Three of the Genocide crimes.
	Victim explains resistance during genocide 16th April 2008: The victims of the 1994 genocide of the Mwulire sector in Rwamagana district, Eastern Province, waged a hard fought resistance to their attackers but succumbed to their strength and large numbers, Hirondelle Agency has learned.
	Top Ugandan lawyer appointed ICTR’s chief of prosecutions 16th April 2008: A Ugandan lawyer, Richard Karegyesa, 49, has been appointed acting chief of prosecutions at the Arusha-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda trying genocide suspects.
	EAC countries challenged to take up genocide cases 16th April 2008: East African countries have been exhorted to come forward and take up cases of suspects of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, currently solely tried by the Arusha-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) , which is faced with a strict UN Security Council deadline.
	French court to decide on Genocide extradition 14th April 2008: The Final Court of Appeal in France will rule on 7 May on the appeal filed by Dominique Ntawukuriryayo, a former Rwandan sub-prefect, against the decision of the Court of Appeal of Paris to authorize his transfer to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	Prosecute Burundian Genocide suspects - IBUKA 14th April 2008: The President of IBUKA, a Genocide Survivors' umbrella organization has called for the prosecution of Burundian nationals who participated in the 1994 Genocide. He made the call yesterday during the official function to end the national mourning week.
	Deputies vote to widen Gacaca jurisdiction 11th April 2008: The Rwandan Chamber of Deputies voted a Bill aiming at widening the jurisdiction of the semi-traditional Gacaca courts, charged with trying suspects responsible for the 1994 genocide, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Man arrested for mocking Genocide survivor 10th April 2008: Police in Musanze district yesterday arrested a man for mocking a Genocide survivor. Jean-Baptiste Ntuyenabo was handed to the Police by a resident.
	Voices’ of Genocide Survivors 10th April 2008: This year marks the 14th anniversary of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. In the United States, events have been organized to highlight the progress made by the Rwandan society since then. Among the presenters at a New York event on the occasion is Taylor Krauss, a young American documentary filmmaker.
	Monuc protecting civilians against FDLR - UN 10th April 2008: The UN Mission in DR Congo forces have significantly increased military presence in the North and South Kivu to ensure the Rwandan extremist rebels do not pillage villages, rape and recruit children, the UN Security Council has heard.
	Rwanda attacks UN, France on Genocide 9th April 2008: Rwandans living in Uganda have attacked France and the UN for abetting the genocide in their country 14 years ago and later trying to blame it on the current regime.
	Rwandans in Belgium commemorate 1994 Genocide 9th April 2008: Rwandans in Brussels Monday commemorated the 14th genocide anniversary with recrudescence, according to some participants, of negationnist ideas and deep divisions over the victims and the persons responsible for the 1994 genocide.
	ICTR prosecutor calls for preventive justice 9th April 2008: The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Hassan Jallow, has called for preventive justice to avert tragedies such as the 1994 Rwanda genocide, which killed about 800,000 people in a span of just 100 days, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	It was possible to save people during Genocide, says rescuer 9th April 2008: A man who saved more than 114 Tutsis during the 1994 Genocide has said that people of goodwill could have saved many more lives.
	Survivors narrate their suffering at vigil 9th April 2008: Upsetting testimonies from Genocide survivors who told of their despicable suffering at the hands of ruthless Interahamwe militias dominated a night vigil on the first day of Genocide memorial week at Amahoro National Stadium.
	Hand over the killers now 8th April 2008: Rwandans of all walks of life will spend the week that starts on April 7 commemorating the 1994 genocide, an event that is said to have demonstrated the triumph of evil and that the "never again" which has been pledged over and over again has painfully become the world's most unfulfilled promise.
	Judiciary not an isolated organ - Kagame 4th April 2008: President Paul Kagame Thursday said that the Judiciary was not an isolated organ. He was presiding over the launch of the 2008 Judicial Year at Parliamentary Buildings, Kimihurura.
	Ombudsman wants four political parties banned 4th April 2008: The Ombudsman, Tito Rutaremara, has requested the Senate to consider banning political parties that have not declared their wealth to his office. Tito Rutaremara made the request Thursday while presenting the 2007 annual report to both Chambers of Parliament.
	First ICTR transfer case hearing set for 24 April 2nd April 2008: The eagerly awaited proceedings on transfers to Kigali of defendants before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) will open 24 April, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Ombudsman to present report today 2nd April 2008: The Ombudsman, Tito Rutaremara, is expected to present his annual report to both chambers of Parliament today. According to the Parliamentary Communications Director in the Chamber of Deputies, Augustin Habimana, Rutaremara will be presenting his 2007 report.
	Mayor fired for spreading ’genocide ideology’ 31st March 2008: The District Council of Gakenke, Northern Rwanda, Wednesday unanimously sacked its Mayor Epaphrodite Mugemangango, accused of spreading genocide ideology among his constituents.
	Former parishioners laud Priest Seromba’s life imprisonment 28th March 2008: The recent sentence of life in prison of Abbot Athanase Seromba, a former vicar in Nyange, western Rwanda, has been greeted by his former parishioners, adding that finally justice has been done, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	Priest given 15 years in prison for Genocide 28th March 2008: The priest of Ruyenzi Parish, southern Rwanda, Abbot Denis Sekamana, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for being found guilty of having played a part in the 1994 genocide, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	MPs reject generals’ indictment 28th March 2008: Rwandan lawmakers have strongly attacked a Spanish judge for indicting 40 top Rwanda military officers, describing him as an agent of Rwanda's enemies. Last month, Judge Fernando Andreu of Spain's National Court issued indictments targeting 40 high-ranking Rwandan military officers on charges of "Genocide, crimes against humanity and terrorism".
	Getting host Countries for acquitted persons still a challenge - ICTR spokesman 27th March 2008: The Spokesman of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Mr Roland Amoussouga has said that the UN court was engaged in frantic diplomatic efforts to seek host countries for acquitted persons, although he added it was still a daunting task.
	Ngoga dismisses CPJ claims on Umuco case 26th March 2008: The ongoing judicial process against Umuco newspaper and its proprietor has nothing to do with the feelings of President Paul Kagame, the Prosecutor General Martin Ngoga has said. “People should keep the President out of this judicial process because he is not in any way connected to it.
	Hotel Rwanda’ a myth created by Hollywood 25th March 2008: A new book has just been launched in Kigali. It is titled, 'Hotel Rwanda or the Tutsi Genocide as seen by Hollywood". This title sounds almost like a sequel to Hollywood's 2004 blockbuster movie Hotel Rwanda.
	Petition launched to halt negationist conference 24th March 2008: A scheduled conference in Montreal-Canada on March 29 must not be allowed to go on unchallenged, according to an online petition launched by the Rwandan community in Montreal.
	Hotel Rwanda lies once again exposed 18th March 2008: A new book once again exposes the lies of Paul Rusesabagina, the man who claims to have saved thousands of people during the genocide. Paul Rusesabagina shot to fame by portraying himself as the hero who had saved the lives of 1268 refugees who had taken refuge in Hotel de Mille Colline during the 1994 genocide.
	Kouchner should apologize on behalf of France 18th March 2008: French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner last week made a stop in Rwanda as part of his itinerary on the African continent. From what he told journalists immediately after a meeting with President Paul Kagame, it would appear both the governments of Rwanda and France are working hard to mend strained relations. Restoring diplomatic ties hasn't been ruled out.
	Ibuka welcomes ICTR convicts transfer to Rwanda 18th March 2008: The transfers of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda(ICTR) genocide convicted prisoners to Rwanda is a challenge to negationists, according to Mr Theodore Simburudari, President of IBUKA, main association of genocide survivors.
	ICTR judges to visit genocide sites 18th March 2008: The president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Judge Dennis Byron, has authorized two new visits of judges to Rwanda to the sites of the alleged crimes committed during 1994 genocide.
	Speed up Genocide trial, govt urges ICTR 18th March 2008: The Rwandan government has asked the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to speed up the process of transferring genocide convicts and fugitives to Kigali. "We want the ICTR to transfer the remaining genocide cases to Rwanda."
	Rwanda genocide priest given life 14th March 2008: A Roman Catholic priest has had his sentence increased to life imprisonment for his part in Rwanda's 1994 genocide. Athanase Seromba had appealed against a 15-year sentence over the deaths of hundreds of Tutsis who had sought refuge in his church.
	Rwanda 7th to sign UN agreement 10th March 2008: Rwanda signed this week an agreement with the United Nations which will allow her to receive to its prisons people convicted of genocide by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), becoming the seventh country to cooperate in this direction with the tribunal.
	Sweden, France, ready to receive ICTR- genocide convicts 10th March 2008: Sweden and France, which have signed with the United Nations an agreement on enforcement of sentences, are awaiting a formal request from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda(ICTR) to receive in their prisons a total of four convicted persons, reports Hirondelle Agency.
	French prosecutors demand extradition for genocide fugitive 7th March 2008: Prosecution in France on Wednesday prayed to court to render a positive verdict amid protests by a Genocide fugitive who is on the verge of being extradited to Rwanda.
	Rwanda awaits French courts’ verdicts on Genocide suspects 7th March 2008: Following Wednesday's request by French prosecutors to have recently arrested Genocide suspect Claver Kamana extradited to Rwanda for trial, Kigali has reiterated its ability to handle the case.
	Gacaca Courts to get more powers 7th March 2008: An amendment bill seeking to transfer genocide cases from civil courts to traditional courts commonly known as Gacaca, has been adopted by Rwandan lawmakers from the lower chamber of deputies. The bill was tabled February 21 by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Tharcisse Karugarama.
	Prosecute Spanish judge, urge legislators 6th March 2008: The Lower House of the Rwandan Parliament Tuesday asked the government to prosecute Spanish Judge Fernando Andreu Merelles who issued last month arrest warrants against 40 officers of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), accusing them of genocide and war crimes, according to Radio Rwanda.
	ICTR/Rwanda agreement is milestone achievement 6th March 2008: The signing of enforcement of sentences agreement between Kigali and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Tuesday is considered as a milestone achievement in the co-operation between the two parties, according to Registrar Adama Dieng.
	Rusesabagina represents Parmehutu Genocide views - Minister 5th March 2008: 'Hotel Rwanda' film hero Mr. Paul Rusesabagina is at the center of another row involving a senior government official who has described him as an embodiment of the historical hard-line ethnic political grouping - the PARMEHUTU, RNA reports.
	MPs condemn Spanish judge’s RPA indictments 5th March 2008: Members of the Chamber of Deputies have described recent indictments by a Spanish judge against former key figures in Rwanda's liberation struggle, all members of what used to be called Rwandese Patriotic Army (RPA) now Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF).
	Rwanda, ICTR sign deal on genocide convicts 5th March 2008: Rwanda and its U.N backed genocide tribunal signed an agreement on Tuesday to have convicts sentenced by the Tanzania-based court transferred to serve their time in Rwanda.
	Genocide survivor wants to sue Belgium 28th February 2008: A Rwandan genocide survivor has filed a suit in a civil court to prosecute the Belgian state and is also seeking for compensation estimated at 100, 000 Euros for death of her relatives during the 1994 genocide, according to "Le Soir" Belgium daily newspaper.
	Premier’s aide ’flees’ over genocide case 28th February 2008: A senior advisor to Prime Minister Bernard Makuza has fled the country allegedly in fear of being tried by a Gacaca court for his alleged role in the 1994 Genocide.
	Rwanda hails arrest of former minister 25th February 2008: The Rwanda government has welcomed the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)'s crackdown on a former minister wanted on genocide crimes.
	Govt Welcomes Genocide Suspect Transfer Ruling 23rd February 2008: The Government of Rwanda has welcomed Wednesday's ruling by a Paris court to transfer Genocide suspect Dominique Ntawukuriryayo to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	Genocide suspect Nkezabera to be transfered to Brussels 21st February 2008: The Court Chambers of Brussels decided Wednesday to transfer to the Assize Court Ephrem Nkezabera, a former leader of the Interamhamwe militia, accused of crimes committed during the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
	Prosecution wants life sentence for genocide-accused Catholic priest 21st February 2008: The prosecution has requested life in prison for Emmanuel Rukundo, a Catholic Priest accused of genocide, before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Wednesday.
	Ex-minister arrested, brought before ICTR 20th February 2008: A former Rwandan government official has been arrested and handed over to the United Nations war crimes tribunal set up to deal with the genocide to face trial over his alleged role in the mass killings that engulfed the small African country in 1994.
	Gacaca Court gives 30-year jail term to Belgian citizen 15th February 2008: Mr Aloys Mujyabwami, alias Biniga, 55, former businessman in Kamembe, who had obtained Belgian citizenship after the genocide, was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the traditional Gacaca court of Gihundwe sector, Rusizi district, reports the Hirondelle Agency.
	Rwandans condemn Spanish judge’s indictments 13th February 2008: Rwandans working in different private and public institutions have reacted angrily to recent indictments issued by a Spanish judge against senior Rwandan military officials. Judge Fernando Andreu Merelles of Spain Wednesday last week issued indictments against 40 senior officers of the Rwanda Defence Forces, (RDF).
	Defence investigator surrenders to ICTR 11th February 2008: Today, Leonidas Nshogoza voluntarily surrendered to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania.
	Spain shocked by RPA indictments 11th February 2008: As Rwanda urges nations, Interpol to ignore warrants KIGALI - The Spanish government has equally expressed shock at last week's indictments by a Spanish judge against 40 senior Rwandan military officers for alleged mass murder and crimes against humanity after the 1994 Genocide, Kigali has said.
	Parliament Passes Tough Law Against Genocide Revisionism 9th February 2008: Lawmakers on Friday voted through a controversial new law aimed at putting a halt to increasing cases of Genocide revisionism, known here as 'Genocide Ideology', RNA reports.
	General Nzaramba in court over defamation 9th February 2008: Maj. Gen. Martin Nzaramba yesterday appeared before the Military Tribunal to answer charges of defamation leveled against him by his wife, Capt (rtd) Doreen Kayitesi.
	Ex-presidential candidate gets 15 years jail for genocide 8th February 2008: A former Rwandan presidential candidate, Dr Theoneste Niyitegeka, was Tuesday found guilty of having played a role in the 1994 genocide and was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the traditional Gacaca Court of Appeal of Gihuma sector, South Province.
	Extradite Murwanashyaka, survivors tell German president 8th February 2008: Muhanga - Genocide survivors have asked the visiting German President Horst Köhler to help extradite the leader of a genocidal force, Ignace Murwanashyaka, from the European nation.
	MPs demand written updates on AG report 6th February 2008: Kigali - Members of the Chamber of Deputies yesterday overwhelmingly rejected the verbal explanations given by the Minister of Justice Tharcisse Karugarama on the embezzlement cases in some government institutions.
	French army foresaw genocide, says secret report 30th January 2008: RNA can exclusively reveal that it has gotten hold of secret French Ministry of Defence memorandum that the French Parliamentary Mission of Information for Rwanda, in charge of examining French policy on Rwanda from 1990 to 1994, did not deem worth making public.
	United Nations sorry for Genocide 30th January 2008: The United Nations has acknowledged its failure to quickly intervene as thousands of Rwandans were killed in 1994 genocide. The world body said it regretted the mistakes that led to the loss of many innocent lives.
	End of genocide tribunal stirs emotions in Rwanda 28th January 2008: Kigali - Rwanda's U.N.-backed genocide court winds up its work this year but many survivors say it has failed to prosecute enough of those responsible for the slaughter.
	ICTR ’behaving arrogantly ’ 28th January 2008: The UN Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has dismissed suggestions by the campaign organisation African Rights indicating that the Tribunal was informed of the presence of a Genocide suspect among its staff. But now RNA has exclusively acquired correspondences dating back to May last year between the Tribunal and African Rights on the issue.
	Increase funding to East African Court-MP 25th January 2008: The East African Court of Justice will never be effective as long as partner states in the East African Community do not increase funding to the judicial body, says a regional legislator.
	Catholic priest led death Ssquad - ICTR witness 24th January 2008: A witness claimed Tuesday before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) that a former Catholic Priest, Hormisdas Nsengimana, led a death squad during the 1994 genocide to kill ethnic Tutsis.
	2700 rape cases reported last year 24th January 2008: Crime - Rape and defilement are among the highest crimes in the country, with a reported 2,703 cases in 2007, CID Director, Chief Superintendent Costa Habyara has said.
	Govt to widen scope of Genocide courts 24th January 2008: Rwandan cabinet has approved to widen jurisdiction of the traditional Gacaca Courts to cover all genocide accused persons alleged to have played a role during the 1994 killings. However, a bill to that effect will have to be adopted by the Parliament.
	UN approves $267m ICTR budget 22nd January 2008: The General Assembly of the United Nations has allocated a budget of 267, 356, 200 million dollars (approximately 145 billion Rwandan francs) to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for the 2008/2009 period.
	ICTR resumes with two trials 21st January 2008: Two trials resumed hearing this week before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) after festive holidays.
	Tanzania assures of smooth exit of ICTR 21st January 2008: Tanzania will form a joint task force to oversee smooth exit of the International Criminal for Rwanda (ICTR), which has been given a deadline of December 2008 to complete all pending cases by the United Nations Security Council and 2010 for appeals.
	ICTR worker is genocide criminal - African Rights alleges 20th January 2008: The UN Tribunal for Rwanda has not acted to reprimand one of its employees Mr. Ephrem Gasasira despite a Genocide trial due to start in which he is also accused by witnesses, African Rights said on Thursday in a new report.
	MPs in bid to stamp out ’genocide ideology’ 18th January 2008: Rwanda's parliament has called for an extraordinary session. The session is distinctive in nature because it seeks to discuss the findings of an evil that is believed to have steered the 1994 Rwandan genocide. This evil, referred to as "genocide ideology", according to the findings, is slowly creeping back into the society.
	Three new ICC judges sworn in 18th January 2008: Three new judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) were sworn in Thursday to round-up the 18-member panel. They filled vacancies left by three judges following their separate resignations.
	Armenians protest attack on Genocide survivor 17th January 2008: The Armenian community in Belgium says it is outraged at the aggression of a survivor of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda by a top government official who has not even been punished, RNA reports.
	Trial of Catholic priest resumes before ICTR 16th January 2008: The trial of Abbot Hormisdas Nsengimana, a Catholic priest accused of genocide and crimes against humanity, resumed Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), reports Hirondelle News Agency.
	Four trials scheduled for ICTR in January 15th January 2008: Four trials are scheduled to resume at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda during the second half of January.
	Ex-senator to be tried by conventional court 14th January 2008: Anastase Nzirasanaho, a former Rwandan Senator accused for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide, will be tried by a conventional court and not by the traditional Gacaca , it has been reliably learned.
	Rwanda optimistic over trial of Genocide author 11th January 2008: Rwanda has received with optimism the indictment of French writer Pierre Pean over his controversial book, Noires Fureurs, Blancs Menteurs. The book's French title is literally translated in English to mean the Black Furies, White Liars.
	Interpol mounts crackdown on genocidaire 11th January 2008: Following Tuesday's arrest of ex-FAR Lt. Col. Marcel Bivugabagabo in France, the Interpol has vowed to spare no effort in apprehending Rwanda Genocide fugitives. Bivugabagabo was arrested in the southern town of Toulouse following joint efforts between the Interpol secretariat and the Rwandan and French judicial authorities.
	ICTR indicts defence investigator 10th January 2008: The prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Hassan Bubacar Jallow, has issued an indictment against Leonidas Nshogoza, a Rwandan lawyer, who was working for the a defence team of a genocide accused before the UN Court.
	Gacaca courts could try major genocide cases 7th January 2008: The Executive Secretary of the National Service of Gacaca Courts (SNJG), Mrs Domitille Mukantanganzwa, has suggested that the Gacaca Courts should also try crimes of genocide committed by those classified in the first category.
	French author charged for genocide 7th January 2008: The French writer-journalist Pierre Pean has been charged in court the for complicity to racial slandering and racial provocation and hatred following the publication in November 2005 of his book on the Rwandan genocide - "Noires Fureurs, Blancs Menteurs (Black Furies, White Liars)".
	Tough 2008 for ICTR as completion strategy approaches 3rd January 2008: The just ended year which saw the election of a new president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, was marked by only three judgements and intense diplomatic activity for the transfers of accused to national courts.
	Defence rights guaranteed under gacacas - govt 17th December 2007: The executive secretary of the National Service of Gacaca Courts (SNJG), Domitille Mukantaganzwa, assured, during a press conference Wednesday in Kigali, that defence rights are guaranteed before these courts, even if the system does not call upon lawyers.
	Why ICTR archives must remain in Africa 17th December 2007: The authors of the article argue that giving Africans ready access to the kind of information contained in the archives will play a part in fighting the apathy that catapulted events in Rwanda from civil strife to genocide.
	Play shows west’s moral failures during genocide 17th December 2007: As the 1994 genocide in Rwanda slips into the dark hole of history, the U.S. playwright J.T. Rogers's "The Overwhelming" reminds one how it happened and how both the "moral", the complicit and the cynical in the West were present in the killing fields.
	Belgian gets 30-year sentence for genocide 14th December 2007: A Belgian citizen of Rwandan origin was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison by the gacaca court of Gashirabwoba, in the Bushenge sector, in the district of Nyamasheke, reports the Hirondelle Agency on location. Mr. Aloys Mujyabwami, alias Biniga, 55, a former businessman in Kamembe, then the main city of the Cyangugu Prefecture, was found guilty of crimes of genocide
	‘Block FDLR activities in Diaspora’ 13th December 2007: Kigali - A new report by an independent rights organisation has exposed extensive details about individuals, operations and background of the Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) representatives in the Diaspora.
	UN Human Rights chief welcomes abolition of death penalty 13th December 2007: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today lauded the abolition of the death penalty in Rwanda. Along with Gabon, which also recently decided to ban the practice, Rwanda joins "the vast majority of UN Member States that have already done so.
	Hillary Clinton demanded U.S. invention during 1994 Genocide 12th December 2007: In 1994, as the Genocide machine rampaged in Rwanda, the then U.S President Bill Clinton and wife Hillary Clinton bitterly disagreed on whether the US should intervene to stop the bloodshed, RNA reports.
	Genocide studies start february 12th December 2007: The world's first dedicated research and postgraduate teaching resource for Genocide prevention is to open at the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, it was announced on Tuesday.
	Life sentence for Ntarama church massacres 11th December 2007: A Rwandan former regional official has been sentenced to life in prison by a UN-backed court over the 1994 killing of hundreds of people in a church.
	Rwanda wants to relieve congestion in prisons 6th December 2007: The Rwandan government will try, during December, to relieve congestion its over-crowded prisons, especially for persons accused of having played a part in the 1994 genocide, reports Tuesday an official source.
	Senators approve new term for Ombudsman 4th December 2007: Kigali - Senators have approved the extension of Ombudsman Tito Rutaremara's tenure for another one term. Rutaremara has held the office of the Ombudsman since 2003.
	Gacaca mandate to be extended 3rd December 2007: Kigali - Rwanda's semi-traditional courts, Gacaca, charged with trying 1994 Genocide suspects could continue their work after 2007, it has emerged. Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, the Executive Secretary of the National Service of Gacaca Courts Jurisdiction (SNJG) said that because of added responsibilities, Gacaca courts would continue their work beyond 2007.
	Genocide play ‘The Overwhelming’ thrills US theater 30th November 2007: An American play that deals with the most difficult of subjects -- the ethnic hatreds in Rwanda that led to the genocidal killings of an estimated 800,000 to one million people -- has drawn critical acclaim and theater audiences in New York City.
	Rwandan killed, 2 injured 29th November 2007: One Rwandese was short dead and other two injured as they tried to cross to their country from Ugandan near the Katuna border.
	ICTR cuts ’hate media’ jail terms 29th November 2007: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda reduced the life sentences of Ferdinand Nahimana and Hassan Ngeze to 30 and 35 years respectively. Jean-Bosco Barayagwiza's jail term was reduced from 35 to 32 years. Nahimana and Barayagwiza set up a radio station which broadcast lists of people to be killed in 1994.
	Ex-Far colonel loses genocide appeal 28th November 2007: Arusha - The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) yesterday upheld a decision by a lower chamber to jail a former senior officer in the defunct Rwandan Armed Forces (Far) for 25 years for genocide.
	Gacaca’s mandate could be extended 26th November 2007: The Rwandan semi-traditional courts, Gacacas, charged with trying the suspects of the genocide could continue their work in 2008, reported an official source.
	UN asks Commonwealth to arrest Genocide suspects 26th November 2007: The United Nations tribunal trying suspects of the 1994 Rwanda genocide has appealed to the Commonwealth to help it arrest 14 fugitives hiding in its member-states. The spokesperson of the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Roland Kouassi Amoussouga, told journalists in Kampala on Thursday that the trials were supposed to be completed by December 2008.
	Gacaca trials could continue in 2008 22nd November 2007: The Rwandan semi-traditional courts, Gacacas, charged with trying the suspects of the genocide could continue their work in 2008, reported an official source. Started in 2002, the trials were initially to end in December 2007, according to the scheduling of the National Service of Gacaca Courts (SNJG).
	French soldiers evacuated me to France - Genocide Suspect 22nd November 2007: In what may turn out to be a setback for French authorities, detained suspect Mr. Dominique Ntawukuriryayo has testified that French commandos evacuated him to 'safety' during the final days of the Genocide, RNA has established.
	Probe into French genocide role complete 19th November 2007: Kigali - Rwandan investigators probing alleged French involvement in the country's 1994 genocide handed their report to President Paul Kagame on Friday, but officials refused to divulge details to the media.
	Former mayor receives 11-year jail term 19th November 2007: The United Nations war crimes tribunal set up after the Rwandan genocide today sentenced a former mayor to 11 years in jail for his role in the mass killings that engulfed the small African nation in 1994.
	French court okays suspect transfer to ICTR 16th November 2007: The Paris Appeals Court on Wednesday ordered for the transfer of Dominique Ntawukuriryayo, a former leader in the Southern province, to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	Watchdog hails Gacaca verdict 15th November 2007: Reporters Without Borders, an international press freedom organisation, has praised a recent ruling by a Gacaca court that cleared a Rwandan woman journalist of Genocide charges.
	France okays handover of genocide suspect 15th November 2007: Paris - A French court approved on Wednesday the handover to a U.N. court of a Rwandan genocide suspect accused of coordinating the massacre of up to 25,000 people in one incident.
	The Former Chief of Staff Has Until Mid-December to Finish His Defence 7th November 2007: The former chief of staff of the Rwandan army, General Augustin Bizimungu, accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, has until mid-December to finish his defence before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), it was learned from legal source Tuesday.
	End of the Testimony of Simon Bikindi a Singer 7th November 2007: Prosecution finished its cross-examination of Simon Bikindi in its case against the musician, accused of six charges related to the 1994 genocide.
	Rwanda criticizes Amnesty International comment on extraditions 5th November 2007: Rwanda's Prosecutor General has condemned a statement by advocacy group Amnesty International that urged foreign governments not to extradite genocide suspects to Rwanda. The Amnesty statement questioned the impartiality of Rwanda's justice system. Noel King has more on the reaction in this report from Kigali.
	Tales from a genocide survivor 5th November 2007: A Norwich woman who survived the Rwandan genocide will be giving readings about her harrowing experiences next week. Illuminée Nganemariya will be at Holy Trinity Chuch in Essex Street on Tuesday at 7.30pm to read extracts from her book Miracle in Kigali and to discuss her experiences.
	Pastor, gacaca judge acquitted of genocide 5th November 2007: A Rwandan Pastor, Emile Uwimbabazi, was acquitted of genocide Tuesday by a gacaca court in the district of Rutsiro, in North-Western Rwanda; and a former gacaca judge, Théoneste Mulihano, was also acquitted the following day by a gacaca court in Kigali, it was learned Friday from Rwandan associative source.
	3 arrested over children kidnap 1st November 2007: POLICE have arrested three people suspected of kidnapping children in Nyarugenge District in Kigali City.The suspects who were paraded before the press at Nyarugenge District Police Headquarters are Musa Dunia, Jeannette Mukasine and Catheline Kamabere. The New Times
	Can the world stop genocide? 24th October 2007: International experts have just retreated from a recent conference on ways to prevent genocide, Here is an analysis by BBC's Mark Doyle on issues by high level personalities from the UN, academia and the legal profession that attended the Montreal conference that aimed at building pressure on politicians to take mass killings - even in far-off places about which we know little and sometimes care less - far more seriously.
	Habyarimana crash probe kicks off next month 23rd October 2007: Investigations into the plane crash that claimed the life of former president Juvenal Habyarimana and others will kick off in less than a month, the Justice Minister has said. Tharcisse Karugarama said yesterday that the seven commissioners named on the independent commission will have to resign their respective jobs.
	Interpol arrests Genocide suspect in France 22nd October 2007: A former Rwandan sub-prefect wanted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Dominique Ntawukuriryayo, was arrested in Carcassonne, in the south of France, indicates an official statement of the international police organization (Interpol).
	Belgium - Nkezabera’s fate is Still Unknown 18th October 2007: The chambre du conseil deferred last Friday sine die, following a motion for further enquiry, the pleadings and the examination of the prosecution's case against Ephrem Nkezabera, a former official of the Interahamwe militia implicated in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
	Karugarama is Attorney general 15th October 2007: Kigali - In a bid of conforming to the East African Community, the government has appointed justice minister as the Attorney General, a portfolio that has not been in existence. Tharcisse Karugarama said that a law confirming him as Attorney General to the Government was passed in August.
	Rwanda to investigate Habyarimana plane crash 12th October 2007: The Rwandan government decided Wednesday to entrust to Jean Mutsinzi, former president of the Rwandan Supreme Court, an investigation into the attack of 6 April 1994 which cost the life of former President Juvénal Habyarimana, sparking the Tutsi genocide, reported Thursday Rwandan national radio.
	French probe given extension 12th October 2007: Government has granted another month to the commission probing the role of France in the 1994 Genocide - with the final report to be submitted to cabinet before mid November, RNA has established.
	Bureau of Standards boss acquitted 11th October 2007: Kigali - The Director General of Rwanda Bureau of Standards (RBS) Dr Tito Migabo walked to his freedom yesterday after Nyarugenge Court of Higher Instance cleared him of corruption charges.
	Caught Red-Handed 9th October 2007: Damascene Nkurunziza, a National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Director has been detained for allegedly bribing a Gacaca court president in Kigali City. Nkurunziza, the Director in-charge of Operations, was caught red- handed on Sunday giving a bribe of Frw60, 000 to Antoine Mupende, the president of Nyarugunga Sector Court of Appeal.
	Abbot Rukundo States That He Was Not Interested By the Military Chaplaincy 9th October 2007: Abbot Emmanuel Rukundo who testified on his own behalf before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) stated Monday that he was not interested by the military chaplaincy, a post to which he was nominated in February 1993.
	PL case goes to Supreme Court 9th October 2007: PARLIAMENT - Expelled MPs Elie Ngirabakunzi and Isaie Murashi have petitioned the Supreme Court following Friday's High Court ruling which did not grant request to stay a decision to replace them in the Chamber of Deputies.
	Gen. Dallaire describes ethnic cleansing at Genocide trail 4th October 2007: Toronto - Government-backed militia set up a series of roadblocks with the intent to separate and slaughter Tutsis during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, former general Romeo Dallaire testified Tuesday. "It was simply there as a tool of ethnic cleansing," Dallaire said of the maze of roadblocks.
	Rwanda sends proof of competence to ICTR 2nd October 2007: Tribunal - The Government has sent a document containing proof to show the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) that it has the capability to handle cases from the UN tribunal.
	Rwandan radio soap opera might help bring reconciliation 1st October 2007: Kigali - Rwanda on April 6, 1994: An order was given to start the extermination of the Tutsi tribe over the radio station RTLM. For the next 100 days the station was devoted purely to spreading Tutsi hate propaganda. When the attacks stopped after two months, the radio station was silenced.
	Church must confess Genocide crimes - Archbishop 1st October 2007: Kigali - Despite Rwanda being 90 percent Christian the 1994 Genocide occurred amidst a failure of the Church to prevent it, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda Emmanuel Kolini has said.
	Kigali invited to prove capacity to try ICTR case 1st October 2007: Rwanda was invited to prove its capacity to TRY a defendant of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), the former judicial police inspector (JPI) Fulgence Kayishema, who is currently at large, it has been learned.
	Rusesabagina’s Ill-Conceived Agenda 28th September 2007: Paul Rusesabagina has a self promotion agenda while distorting Rwanda's history and spreading negative propaganda against the current government. He is mobilizing support with various audiences and positioning himself as the only saviour and alternative to the current leadership in Rwanda.
	The Court of Appeal of Paris Requests Clarifications From the ICTR 28th September 2007: The Court of Appeal of Paris Wednesday ordered additional information before rendering a decision about the possible transfer to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) of two alleged génocidaires, Abbot Wenceslas Munyeshyaka and former Prefect Laurent Bucyibaruta.
	Doctor ’aided Rwandan genocide’ 26th September 2007: A doctor granted British citizenship was a key organiser in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, a court has heard. Dr Vincent Bajinya is considered a "category one offender" by Rwandan prosecutors, the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court was told.
	Be professional, jurists urged 25th September 2007: KIGALI - Prime Minister Bernard Makuza yesterday appealed to jurists to execute their duties with utmost professionalism to ensure that Rwandans get justice. He was giving a keynote address at the swearing-in ceremony of a military high court judge, military and civilian prosecutors. The New Times
	Controversy over TIG aborted Frw43m tender 25th September 2007: KIGALI - Two officials from the secretariat of Travaux d'Interêts Générales (TIG) have been accused of committing tendering irregularities involving Frw43 million. The New Times
	Genocidaire Arrest Reflects Growing Determination in Europe - Campaigners 21st September 2007: African Rights and REDRESS on Thursday commended German authorities for their decision to arrest Genocide suspect Mr. Augustin Ngirabatware in Frankfurt, Germany, which came to light yesterday, RNA reports.
	The UN Reminds the ICTR That It Must Finish Its First Instance Trials in 2008 21st September 2007: The United Nations Security Council, in an resolution adopted last week, reminded the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) that it must finish its first instance trials at the latest by the end of the next year.
	UN Tribunal for Rwandan Genocide Urges Continued Support From Member States 21st September 2007: The United Nations war crimes tribunal for the 1994 Rwandan genocide says it will not succeed in meeting the Security Council-imposed timetable for completing its work unless UN Member States help to arrest suspects still at large, accept the transfer of cases and provide enough funds for it to conduct the remaining trials.
	Genocide Survivors Ready to Forgive But Not to Forget 21st September 2007: On their way to an afternoon excursion to Lake Gwesero, outside the Rwandan capital, Kigali, members of the Nshuti social club, set up just three months ago, sing raucous local songs.
	Security Council extends term for Bubacar Jallow, Carla Del Ponte 18th September 2007: The Security Council recently agreed to extend the mandates of the current chief prosecutors Hassan Bubacar Jallow and Carla Del Ponte at the United Nations war crimes tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia respectively.
	UN Tribunal On Rwandan Genocide Hears Arguments On Sentencing of Former Mayor 18th September 2007: Prosecutors at the United Nations war crimes tribunal for the Rwandan genocide today urged its judges to sentence to 12 years' imprisonment a former mayor who has pleaded guilty to a charge of extermination as a crime against humanity.
	Lawyers Acquaint Themselves With International Law 18th September 2007: The Minister of Justice has called upon lawyers to better understand the international law as Rwanda prepares to receive key Genocide suspects from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	Justice/Prosecution - Prosecutors Send the Ball Back to the International Community 17th September 2007: The prosecutors of the international tribunals met recently at the Chautauqua Institution of Syracuse University (United States) and reminded that the fight against the impunity of "crimes which disturb the international community" is the business of all.
	ICTR/Governement II - the Defence of the Former Head of Diplomacy Restarts On Monday 17th September 2007: The defence for Jerome Bicamumpaka, Foreign Minister in the temporary government in place during the 1994 genocide, will restart next Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	Let Us Get Prepared for Droughts, Disasters 17th September 2007: In far-away Madrid, Spain, a United Nations forum is in discussions on how best to combat desertification. It is not surprising that calls have been made to Members of Parliament in African countries to play a very active role using their powerful legislative clout.
	ICTR/Governement II - the Defence of the Former Head of Diplomacy Restarts On Monday 17th September 2007: The defence for Jerome Bicamumpaka, Foreign Minister in the temporary government in place during the 1994 genocide, will restart next Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	French Court Hears Rwandan Tribunal Extradition Request 14th September 2007: A French appeals court is examining a demand to send two Rwandan genocide suspects to the International Criminal Tribunal in Tanzania. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris.
	The ICTR organizes training session for lawyers 14th September 2007: A training session intended for Rwandan lawyers to prepare them for trials of accused from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) will be organized during the third week of September in Kigali, the tribunal announced.
	Rwanda welcomes ICTR transfer motions for accused 14th September 2007: The representative of the Rwandan government to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Aloys Mutabingwa, welcomed Wednesday the motions aiming at transferring to Rwandan courts three prisoners from the United Nations tribunal.
	Ntuyahaga to pay Frw 406m to genocide victims 13th September 2007: A court in Belgium has awarded 540 000 euros (about Rwf 406 m) as compensation to civil parties of victims in the case of Maj. Bernard Ntuyahaga, RNA reports.
	Rwandans Say Reconciliation Achieved by Forgiving, Not Forgetting 12th September 2007: Rwanda's 1994 genocide shook the world with images of brutality, as ethnic tensions in the central African nation flared into a frenzy of violence. In a little over three months, an estimated 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus were murdered.
	Court rules on Munyeshyaka, Bucyibaruta extradition today 12th September 2007: The Paris Chamber of Instruction will today decide whether Fr Wenceslas Munyeshyaka and Laurent Bucyibaruta should be extradited to the ICTR, according to reports. The New Times
	Court to decide extradition of Munyeshyaka, Bucyibaruta 11th September 2007: The Paris Chamber of Instruction will on Wednesday decide whether the two Genocide suspects in France should be extradited to the UN tribunal in Tanzania, RNA reports.
	Father Munyeshyaka, Bucyibaruta Re-Arrested 10th September 2007: France on Wednesday re-arrested Father Wenceslas Munyeshyaka and former prefect Laurent Bucyibaruta after a UN court accusing them of Genocide issued revised indictments.
	Rusagara, Kaka ruling for Sept.21 7th September 2007: KIGALI: The hearing of the case against Generals Frank Rusagara and Sam Kaka Kanyemera before the Military Tribunal at Remera ended yesterday and the final verdict will be announced on September 21.Brig. Gen. Rusagara and Brig. Gen. (rtd) Kaka, also an MP, are charged with obstructing police efforts to arrest Kigali businessman Assinapol Rwigara. The New Times
	Munyeshyaka, Bucyibaruta may be transferred to ICTR 6th September 2007: Rwandan campaigners in exile are staging a protest against the French Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Kouchner who has apparently been negotiating the transfer of two genocide suspects to the Arusha Tribunal, RNA has established.
	Gacaca court jails six doctors for 30 years 6th September 2007: Huye district on Wednesday sentenced six medical Doctors to 30 years imprisonment each over Genocide whose trial has lasted over two months period, RNA has established. Dr. Jean Nepo Nsingiyumva - born in Gisenyi Province, Dr. Pascal Habarugira - in Cyangugu Province - were jointly found guilty of committing Genocide and aiding the killing machine.
	Canada clears Genocide suspect 5th September 2007: Kigali - The Canadian Federal Court has set free a Rwandan Genocide suspect because of insufficient evidence but government officials in Rwanda are not aware of the development, RNA reports.
	Canada’s ill-equipped legal system feeding reputation as war-criminal haven 4th September 2007: Montreal - War criminals on the lam are sheltered from international justice by Canada 's lumbering, ineffective legal system, charges a former intelligence analyst in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) war crimes unit.
	Creation of a search network for genocide fugitives 4th September 2007: Two organizations for the defence of human rights, Redress and African Rights, decided to set up a network intended to track genocide suspects that are still at large.
	Rwandan returns to find new hope 4th September 2007: The BBC's Zoe Murphy meets a Rwandan genocide survivor, whose emotional personal film of his return home shows for the first time in the UK. Jean-Bernard Rutagarama is a tall and lean man.He is the son of a Hutu extremist, but has his mother's "classical" Tutsi traits - once a death sentence in the central African country of Rwanda.
	Former farmer to be tried before a national court 3rd September 2007: The prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) will request next week to try before a national court the former farmer Yussuf Munyakazi accused of genocide, it was learned Friday from Arusha.
	Rwandan lawyers more advantaged than EAC counterparts 3rd September 2007: Kigali - Just two months after Rwanda and Burundi were formally admitted to the East African Community, the Kigali Bar Association now says it is better placed in the region with better language skills, RNA reports.
	Kagame demands more effort to round-up Genocide suspects 3rd September 2007: President Paul Kagame has called for increased commitment by the international community in bringing to trial Genocide suspects living in different parts of the world, RNA reports.
	EAC Speaker wants bloc to adopt Gacaca 1st September 2007: KIGALI - East African countries should adopt Gacaca system of jurisdiction as a means of clearing the backlog of cases in their judicial system, the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Abdirahin Haithar Abdi, has recommended.
	Italian campaigners to honour Kagame on capital punishment 30th August 2007: Kigali - An Italian organization that campaigns against the death penalty worldwide will on Thursday award President Paul Kagame for scrapping capital punishment from the criminal laws of the country, RNA reports.
	DR Congo to renew FDLR operations 29th August 2007: Military chiefs from four regional countries have recommended that the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to renew military operations against Rwandan rebels on their territory.
	Rwigara charged, seeks bail 28th August 2007: Kigali - The long-awaited trial of businessman Assinapol Rwigara kicked off yesterday at Nyarugenge District court with the accused challenging the prosecution to provide sufficient evidence against him.
	Now AG takes up Minicom inquiry 23rd August 2007: Investigation - The Auditor General's office has started thorough investigations into management of government's fuel strategic reserves at the Prosecutor General (PG)'s request.
	Minister Mitali Queried Again 16th August 2007: Commerce Minister Protais Mitali was yesterday interrogated for the second time in less than a month in connection with corruption accusations. He was quizzed for about two hours by the Nyarugenge prosecution, Kigali.
	Where is Assinapol Rwigara? 16th August 2007: The whereabouts of prominent businessman Assinapol Rwigara remains controversial as government and family members accuse one another of hiding him. The New Times
	Death Penalty Goes As Country Seeks Justice 15th August 2007: Rwanda has moved swiftly to capitalise on the international approval it received for its recent abolition of the death penalty, and signalled that it will now actively seek the extradition of suspects in the 1994 genocide known to be hiding abroad and evading justice.
	Government ’Not Surprised’ Denmark Released Genocide Suspect 14th August 2007: Denmark on Friday released Genocide auguring that there was not enough evidence incriminating him to alleged killings in Kigali. Prosecution in Rwanda says that was not surprising, RNA reports. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Witness ’Sorry’ for Giving False Testimony 14th August 2007: A witness who testified against former Rwandan minister of higher education, Mr. Jean de Dieu Kamuhanda has admitted that he lied at the International criminal tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), RNA reports. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Government “not surprised” Denmark released Genocide suspect 13th August 2007: Kigali - Denmark on Friday released Genocide auguring that there was not enough evidence incriminating him to alleged killings in Kigali. Prosecution in Rwanda says that was not surprising, RNA reports.
	Prosecution takes over Mitali corruption case 9th August 2007: It is now the duty of prosecutors to determine whether Minister Protais Mitali and others have cases to answer before the courts of law.
	Death Penalty Abolition Spurs Quest for Justice 8th August 2007: Rwanda has moved swiftly to capitalise on the international approval it received for its recent abolition of the death penalty, and signalled that it will now actively seek the extradition of suspects in the 1994 genocide known to be hiding out abroad and evading justice.
	Genocide Tribunal in ’Consultation’ With France Over Appeals Drop 8th August 2007: Following the decision by French prosecutors to abandon the appeals process against the release of Genocide suspects, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) says it is consulting with authorities in Paris over the matter, RNA has established.
	Rwanda praised for death penalty ban 7th August 2007: When Turkey and Rwanda, two countries with troubled pasts and presents abolish the death penalty, the world takes notice. After all, the two countries appear to have selfish reasons for doing so; but still, we now have two fewer nations that practise state-sanctioned killings.
	New Law Brings Hope for Extradition of Genocide Suspects 4th August 2007: Rwanda's Justice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama has expressed optimism that countries hosting genocide suspects would soon expedite their transfer to Kigali now the death penalty has been abolished.
	Leon Mugesera fears he may be executed in Rwanda 2nd August 2007: Kigali - Genocide suspect living in Canada and accused of inciting the massacre of Tutsis has asked to be tried in a Canadian court. Canadian Supreme Court ordered him out of the country in 2005.
	Rwanda Reacts With Shock to France’s Release of Genocide Suspects 2nd August 2007: Rwandan President Paul Kagame's government has reacted with shock and disappointment to France's release of two suspects alleged to have played a significant role in the genocide of 1994.
	EU Backs Govt On Death Penalty 2nd August 2007: The European Commission has backed Rwanda's decision to scrap the death penalty.European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid Louis Michel recently congratulated the Rwandan government on the move the body regarded as tough but important.
	Genocide Suspects Hiding in Uganda, Says Govt 2nd August 2007: Hundreds of Rwanda genocide suspects fled to Uganda after they were released from prison, a top Rwandan official has said.The General Secretary of Rwanda's Foreign Affairs Ministry, Amandin Rugira, said the suspects fled the traditional justice system known as Gacaca. He said he wants all illegal Rwandan migrants in Uganda deported.
	Canada could extradite Leon Mugesera 1st August 2007: The decision scrap to capital punishment could unblock the deportation of Mr. Leon Mugesera, a Rwandan who remains in Canada more than two years after the Supreme Court ordered him out for a 1992 speech inciting the massacre of Tutsis, RNA has established.
	Bucyibaruta, Munyeshyaka to Appear Before French Magistrate 30th July 2007: Laurent Bucyibaruta and Wenceslas Munyeshyaka, two Rwandans arrested Friday in France, will appear before a magistrate next week, according to judicial sources.
	Witness Testifies Despite Allegations of Perjury 30th July 2007: A witness for the prosecution was last Thursday authorized to testify in spite of allegations of perjury before of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	UN Human Rights Chief Praises Abolition of Death Penalty 28th July 2007: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour today hailed Rwanda's abolition of capital punishment, calling the decision by a country that has suffered genocide an example for others to follow in the pursuit of justice while repudiating violence in all its forms
	Judges to decide fate of genocide suspects - France 26th July 2007: The French Foreign Affairs Ministry has said the extradition request for one of the Rwandan genocide suspects has been handed to judicial authorities for a "follow up", RNA has established. "One of the extradition requests has been transferred to Justice.
	Genocide lesson for all of us 25th July 2007: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron who arrived in Rwanda yesterday has said that the 1994 Genocide should be a lesson to learn from in enhancing peace and development. Cameron who spoke to reporters at Solace Ministries in Kigali called for international attention in preventing similar incidents. The New Times
	HIV medics released to Bulgaria 25th July 2007: Six Bulgarian medical workers who were imprisoned in Libya for deliberately infecting children with HIV have arrived in Bulgaria after being freed.
	African Rights Demands for More Arrests By France 25th July 2007: The decision of the French government to arrest Genocide suspects Laurent Bucyibaruta and Father Wenceslas Munyeshyaka is "a gesture of respect to the victims and survivors of the 1994 Genocide" but other fugitives are still moving free in France, African Rights said Tuesday.
	Former State Official And a Priest Arrested Over Genocide 25th July 2007: A former government administrator and a Catholic priest sought for their alleged roles in the 1994 genocide were arrested Friday in France.The prefect of Gikongoro in southern Rwanda in 1994, Laurent Bucyibaruta, is accused of massacres of Tutsis in his prefecture. He lived in Aube in North-Eastern France.
	ICTR insists Fugitive Kabuga is in Kenya 24th July 2007: Rwandan genocide fugitive, Mr Felicien Kabuga, is hiding in Kenya, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has said. ICTR spokesman Mr Tim Gallimore was quoted in a report appearing in Uganda's Daily Monitor on Monday: "We cannot be exact on where Kabuga is, but all evidence still points to Kenya."
	Interahamwe target, kill Ugandan Banyarwanda 23rd July 2007: Elements of the defunct Rwandan Armed Forces (FAR) and Interahamwe, a Genocide militia, have infiltrated Uganda and are systematically carrying out violent attacks on a section of Banyarwanda living in the country, The New Times has learnt. The New Times
	Can Art Bring Peace? 21st July 2007: Simon Bikindi is currently standing trial before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), facing charges for war crimes committed during the country's 1994 genocide.
	Rwanda reacts to arrests 21st July 2007: The Rwandan government has welcomed yesterday's arrests of Father Wenceslas Munyeshyaka and Laurent Bucyibaruta. Munyeshyaka was sentenced to life sentence by a Kigali court for his role in the Genocide, while Bucyibaruta is accused of committing Genocide crimes in 1994. The New Times
	Genocide Tribunal Wants Fugitive Former Police Inspector Tried 21st July 2007: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has submitted a request for transfer to Rwanda of the Genocide case-file against a former police chief for Kibuye Province - Mr. Fulgence Kayishema, RNA reports. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Genocidaires Munyeshyaka, Bucyibaruta are Finally arrested 21st July 2007: Father Wenceslas Munyeshyaka and Laurent Bucyibaruta are now behind bars, The New Times has learnt.Genocide convict Munyeshyaka and suspect Bucyibaruta were arrested yesterday by French police in the French cities of Rouen and Troyes respectively. The New Times
	Kenya ‘ready to arrest Kabuga’ 17th July 2007: Kenya is still committed to help Rwanda capture key Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, a senior Kenyan government official has said In an exclusive with The New Times yesterday, Kenya's Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs (African Affairs), Kembi-Gitura said that Kabuga would be arrested if at all he lives in Kenya.
	ICTR denies existence of Genocide Fund 16th July 2007: Kigali - The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has refuted claims by the office of the UN Secretary General indicating that the tribunal has a fund meant for compensation of Rwanda Genocide victims, RNA reports.
	Former mayor pleads guilty of exterminating Tutsis 16th July 2007: Kigali - Mr. Juvenal Rugambarara, the former Mayor of Bicumbi commune in formerly Kigali-Rural Prefecture, pleaded guilty Friday to a single count of extermination as a crime against humanity at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), RNA reports.
	Gacaca courts to close December 2008 15th July 2007: All Gacaca cases in hearing will be completed by the end of 2008, said the Minister of Justice, Tharcise Karugarama at a plenary session of the senate.Karugarama who addressed a plenary session of the Senate on Thursday said, although new cases have been reported, he remains optimistic that most of them will be prosecuted by the end of this year.
	Mitterrand backed Genocide government with “clear mind” - French researcher 13th July 2007: Kigali - Classified Elysée memos detailing the internal functioning of President Mitterrand with his military Aides before and during the Genocide in Rwanda indicate that he was not ill as the public has been made to believe, a French researcher testified Thursday to the Mucyo Commission.
	Rwanda’s Senate Votes to Abolish Death Penalty 12th July 2007: Rwanda's senate has unanimously voted to abolish the death penalty. This follows Rwandan cabinet approval at the beginning of the year of the bill put forward by President Paul Kagame.
	Arrest Genocidaires, activists tell France 12th July 2007: Four human rights organisations based in France have demanded that Paris immediately arrest three exiled Rwandan Genocide suspects to face justice. The New Times
	Declassified Elysée archives mean France must “come clean” - Kagame 11th July 2007: Kigali - President Paul Kagame said Tuesday that the declassified French government memos on Rwanda are a reminder that French politicians have to “come clean” about their role in the country because they have been exposed, RNA reports.
	Rome Statute grants genocide victims a place 10th July 2007:
	Rwanda Genocide: What France knew before killings began 9th July 2007: Last week, a French newspaper, Le Monde, published a report indicating that l'Elysée - the office of the French president - was privy to the arrangements of Rwanda Genocide long before it struck. The New Times
	Rwanda Says France Protecting Image by Resisting Genocide Courts 9th July 2007: Rwanda's foreign minister says France is refusing to try former officials on charges that they may have been complicit in the 1994 genocide because it does not want them to be associated with such a crime. Nick Wadhams reports from our East Africa bureau in Nairobi.
	Maj. Ntuyahaga sentenced to 20 years in jail 6th July 2007: A former Rwandan army major from the defeated Genocidal forces has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for murdering 10 Belgian peacekeepers in the early days of the 1994 Genocide.
	Belgian Court Rules On Major Ntuyahaga’s Case Today 5th July 2007: A Belgian court will today hand down its verdict in the Genocide case of former Rwandan army major, Bernard Ntuyahaga. According to the BBC online, 12 jurors will reconvene to decide on the sentence. Ntuyahaga, 55, has been found guilty of murdering 10 Belgian peacekeepers in the early days of the 1994 Genocide.
	France misled UN on Genocide - witness 3rd July 2007: A British investigative journalist and writer Linda Melvern has said that there was a ‘French league' within the ranks of the United Nations that sabotaged the flow of information from Rwanda to the UN Security Council.
	ICTR accuses Rusesabagina of providing “hearsay” 2nd July 2007: Kigali - The Office of the Chief prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has accused Mr. Paul Rusesabagina of lying and providing unsubstantiated “information that is of no value in our work”, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Rwanda requests ICTR documentation 1st July 2007: Rwanda is seeking to take over the property and documents of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) when the Arusha based court closes shop next year. This was revealed by the Minister of Justice Tharcisse Karugarama while appearing before the senate on Friday June 29.
	Kenyan police quiz Doctor over Kabuga 28th June 2007: Kigali - Kenyan police on Wednesday quizzed a Nairobi doctor alleged to be treating Rwandan fugitive Mr. Felicien Kabuga accused of funding genocide in 1994, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	BCDI leaders want judge disqualified 28th June 2007: Lawyers to the board members of the Bank of Commerce, Development and Industry (BCDI), have petitioned Nyarugenge Court of Higher Instance to disqualify magistrate, Chantal Werabe, from the trial. Claver Zitoni, one of the lawyers for the nine board members, said he had petitioned the court president, Blanche Bwiza, to disqualify Werabe from the case.
	IBUKA intensifies demands for ICTR archives 27th June 2007: Arusha - The umbrella grouping of Genocide survivors IBUKA has added its voice to increasing demands by Rwanda that all ICTR archives are handed over because they are “part and parcel of Rwandan history”, RNA reports.
	IBUKA demands for compensation from UN 26th June 2007: Kigali - The umbrella organization of Rwandan Genocide survivors IBUKA has written to the UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-Moon seeking to have the “wrongs committed against the victims corrected”, RNA has established.
	Kamali flown to France, detained 25th June 2007: In a move that casts uncertainty over the likelihood of bringing one of the most wanted Genocide suspects to book, the US government on Friday flew Isaac Kamali back to France, frustrating Kigali's efforts to ensure the suspect's extradition to Rwanda for trial.
	High Court orders Ndoba’s re-arrest 24th June 2007: The High Court this week ordered that a prominent Kigali-based lawyer be remanded on charges of breach of trust. Alphonse Ndoba had earlier been granted bail by Nyarugenge Court of Higher Instance.He is accused of is accused of authorising himself to sign cheques worth Frw25million belonging to his former client Marthe Mukashema, without her approval. The New Times
	Govt Presses for Kamali’s Extradition 24th June 2007: Rwanda's Ambassador to the US James Kimonyo and his team have continued efforts to secure the extradition of Genocide suspect Isaac Kamali.
	US arrests key Genocide suspect 22nd June 2007: FINALLY. One of the most wanted Rwandan Genocide suspects may have to stand in the dock anytime from now should his captors hand him over for justice.
	Genocide Tribunal wants Munyeshyaka, Bucyibaruta arrested 22nd June 2007: Kigali - The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has requested that the cases of two fugitives indicted by the tribunal be transferred to European countries, RNA reports.
	Executive secretary jailed for 30 years 21st June 2007: RUSIZI: A Gacaca court has sentenced the district executive secretary to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the 1994 Genocide.The Gacaca court of Gahurubuka Community Settlement of Giheke Sector in Rusizi District sentenced former Nyamasheke District executive secretary,...
	Rwanda warns UN over France, ICTR relations 21st June 2007: The Prosecutor General Martin Ngoga has expressed worries over the recent disclosure by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) chief prosecutor, Boubakar Jallow, to transfer cases and convicts to the French jurisdiction. The New Times
	Govt Seeks Help to Arrest Fugitives 20th June 2007: The tribunal trying suspects in the 1994 Rwanda genocide has asked the Commonwealth to press its member countries to give up any indicted fugitives they may be harbouring to face trial.
	ICTR wants Rwanda to take 17 future cases 19th June 2007: NAIROBI - A Tanzanian-based international court trying the masterminds of Rwanda's 1994 genocide for the last decade wants to send about 17 cases back to their homeland as it prepares to wind down next year.
	ICTR requests venue transfers to meet deadline 19th June 2007: The president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda is briefing the U.N. Security Council on the court's efforts to prosecute the 90 people indicted for masterminding the Rwandan genocide. Katy Migiro reports for VOA that the court hopes to transfer a number of cases to Rwandan and European courts in an effort to complete its work before its mandate expires next year.
	’France sabotaged Arusha Accords’ 16th June 2007: A renowned Belgian journalist has told t he commission charged with gathering evidence on the role of France in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide that the French government hatched the idea to sabotage the Arusha Peace Accords. Appearing before the seven-man commission on Thursday, Collette Blackman said that the French, through their embassy in Kigali nurtured the idea of dividing political parties calling some to boycott the peace pact.
	Gacaca courts ill-equipped - report 15th June 2007: Lack of infrastructure for Gacaca jurisdictions is one of the reasons for delayed justice for thousands of Genocide suspects, a Senatorial report has said. The report, a product of investigations by the Senate's Standing Committee on Political Affairs, indicates that many Gacaca tribunals lack court rooms, while those available are too small to accommodate trial attendants. The New Times
	Three tried for Genocide ideology 14th June 2007: Cases for those accused of spreading Genocide ideology, concealing of evidence and denying the occurrence of Genocide were read during a public hearing at Musanze Stadium. The accused were Nyagahutu Dismas 72, Hakizimana Jean and Ntawera Jean. In their defence, Nyagahutu argued that ‘there was only the killing of both the Hutu and the Tutsi, another term may be used to describe what happened but it was not what the judge calls it.' The New Times
	ICTR requests case transfer to Rwanda 14th June 2007: DODOMA, Tanzania - An international court trying those accused of Rwanda's 1994 genocide has requested the transfer of a case to Rwanda, days after the country scrapped the death penalty.
	Migabo to remain on remand 13th June 2007: High Court on Monday upheld a ruling by the Nyarugenge Court of Higher Instance denying bail to incarcerated Director General of Rwanda Bureau of Standards (RBS), Dr. Tito Migabo. The application was on appeal basis.
	UN Tribunal for Genocide Issues First Indictment for False Testimony 13th June 2007: The United Nations war crimes tribunal for the 1994 Rwandan genocide has issued an indictment against a witness for giving false testimony during the trial of the country's former higher education minister.
	Lawyers of Brugiuere inductees ask new judge to visit Rwanda 12th June 2007: Kigali - Lawyers of three Rwandan officials among the nine indicted by French Judge Jean Louis Brugiuere have said next week they will detail their demands to Judge Philippe Coirre who replaced Brugiuere, RNA has established.
	Two Belgium Genocide trial witnesses disappear 12th June 2007: Kigali- Two Rwandan gendarmes who had come to testify in Brussels at the trial OF Major Bernard Ntuyahaga on 24 May have disappeared before their return to Rwanda , scheduled for two days after their testimonies, RNA has established.
	French soldiers organized “simulated attacks to victimize Tutsis” - reports 12th June 2007: Kigali - A Belgian journalist Jacques Collet has testified that immediately after the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) rebels launched attacks on the Habyarimana government from the East of Rwanda, French soldiers supervised “simulated blasts and random shootings” around Kigali as tactic to justify arrests of thousands of Tutsis, RNA has established.
	France: Rwanda ready to talk 10th June 2007: DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS - Rwanda is ready to mend relations with France if its new administration is willing to table the issue. This was revealed by President Paul Kagame while addressing a group of German pressmen at Village Urugwiro.
	Parliament scraps death penalty 10th June 2007: PARLIAMENT - After a prolonged debate, Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament on Friday endorsed the bill universally repealing the death penalty from Rwanda's legal books. In a session that was marred by protests from some of the parliamentarians on some of the nine articles constituting the bill, 45 MPs voted for it while five abstained. None voted against it.
	Prosecutor Sums Up Against Man Presumed ’Brain of Genocide’ 5th June 2007: The chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), without applying for a defined punishment, asked the Judges to convict the ex-director of the cabinet of the Ministry of Defence, Colonel Theoneste Bagosora, as well as his three co-accused of all counts charged against them, the Hirondelle Agency noticed.
	Munyaneza: Witness yet to testify in Rwandan court 4th June 2007: MONTREAL - The woman who linked Désiré Munyaneza to mass killings in Butare during the 1994 Genocide has told the Quebec Superior Court that she has never testified in any of Rwandan courts. Witness C22 told court during her cross-examination that she had only testified in the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Tanzania (in 2002) but never testified in neither an ordinary court nor a Gacaca court in Rwanda. The New Times
	President’s speech writer replaces Orinfor’s Bideri 1st June 2007: The Cabinet on Wednesday appointed President Paul Kagame's speech writer Oscar Kimanuka as the new director of Rwanda Information Office (Orinfor), a government-owned media group. Kimanuka, who is also a board member of The New Times Publications Sarl, replaces Joseph Bideri, who was fired in April. The New Times
	ICTR prepares case transfer requests 1st June 2007: The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has started preparations for the motions to have cases transferred to Rwandan jurisdiction, Dr. Timothy Gallimore has said. The New Times
	HRW protests activist’s sentence 1st June 2007: GACACA - Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the recent sentence of a Rwandan human rights activist François-Xavier Byuma by a Kigali City Gacaca Court. Biryogo Gacaca Court of Nyarugenge District on May 27 sentenced Byuma to 19 years in jail over Genocide crimes. The New Times
	Court summons BCDI board 1st June 2007: But prosecution is unwilling to pursue them Nyarugenge Court of Higher Instance Magistrate Chantal Werabe has finally set June 12 as the day when the members of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Commerce Development and Industry, (BCDI) would appear in court. The New Times
	Rights activist sentenced to 19 years over Genocide 31st May 2007: RIGHTS WATCH - A Rwandan human rights activist François-Xavier Byuma who was early this month arrested on 1994 Genocide charges has been sentenced to 19 years in jail.
	Witness C21 grilled in Munyaneza trial 30th May 2007: MONTREAL - Witness C21 testifying in Désiré Munyaneza's case was this week grilled by the accused's lawyer who insisted on knowing why she had continued to open the door (during the Genocide) when she knew the accused was going to rape her. The New Times
	Frw30b budget deficit registered in 1st Quarter 30th May 2007: The government spent Frw30.4 billion more than it had initially budgeted for in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007, latest figures from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning indicate.
	Top officials in retreat over prison conditions 30th May 2007: KIGALI - Senior officials from Internal Affairs and Justice ministries will today meet in a meeting to assess conditions in the country's congested prisons, a Cabinet has said.
	Migabo ‘awarded tender to his farm manager’ 30th May 2007: COURT - The embattled Director General of Rwanda Bureau of Standards (RBS), Dr. Tito Migabo, violated the institution's internal tender committee procedures and awarded four tenders to his farm manager, the Prosecution has said.
	Legal reform required to recover missing Rwf 2.3 billion - Prosecutor General 29th May 2007: Kigali - For the period 2006, different institutions lost up to Rwf 2.383 billion (about $7 million) in dubious means and stringent legal reform measures are required to recover the money, an economic and financials crimes meet heard last week in Kigali. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Netherlands to try Genocide fugitives 28th May 2007: KIGALI - Netherlands intends to apprehend and prosecute Genocide fugitives that have sought asylum in the country, a visiting Dutch minister has said. The country's Minister for Development Cooperation, Bert Koenders, said yesterday that the European nation has an obligation to arrest and try Genocide suspects, just like any other country. The New Times
	UNHCR chief happy with reforms, advises on Gacaca 27th May 2007: KIGALI - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour has praised Rwanda's efforts towards reconstruction, but expressed concerns about the pace of Gacaca trials. Addressing journalists after a three-day visit to the country last week, Arbour said: “This country cannot contemplate running detention centres for hundreds of thousands of people for several decades.”
	Amnesty International continues to offer stale information on Rwanda 25th May 2007: Kigali - In its latest report, rights advocacy group Amnesty International says the government has maintained “tight control over all sections of civil society, whose work was conducted in a climate of fear and suspicion”. However, the report makes reference to issues that have already been put to rest, RNA reports.
	Rwandan officers want 120 m Euros over Bruguiere case 25th May 2007: Kigali - Two senior Rwandan Defense Forces officers have petitioned a Belgian court demanding that arrest warrants by French Judge Jean Louis Bruguiere be quashed and disregarded with damages, RNA has established.
	Court decides on BCDI board summons 25th May 2007: COURT - Nyarugenge Court of Higher Instance Magistrate Chantal Werabe was yesterday evening set to pronounce herself on the persistent applications by defence to bring the board of directors of the Bank of Commerce, Development and Industry (BCDI) on trial.
	I was raped 5 times, witness tells court 25th May 2007: Women reveals harrowing details in Genocide trial MONTREAL - A woman who testified that she was raped five times by Genocide suspect Désiré Munyaneza during the 1994 Genocide said she was horrified to learn her attacker was HIV positive.
	Migabo, Nzaire Lawyers Clash in Court 24th May 2007: Drama unfolded at Nyarugenge Court of Higher Instance on Monday when the defence lawyer for the embattled Dr. Tito Migabo and those of his co-accused Philip Nzaire turned guns against each other.
	Pope Optimistic Nation Will Heal From Terrible Genocide 23rd May 2007: Pope Benedict has asked Rwandans to act "with greater generosity and effectiveness in favour of national reconciliation and the building of a new country."
	France financed Genocide,German tells Mucyo 23rd May 2007: INQUIRY - A financial expert has told the Mucyo commission that the French government used French pensioners' money to secretly finance the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. Martin Marschner, a private insurance broker told the seven-man panel of commissioners that the Paris establishment diverted social security funds into procurement of arms that were sent to Rwanda.
	Former sector conseiller loses genocide appeals case 22nd May 2007: Kigali - The Appeals chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has confirmed the life sentence on the former boss of Gishyita sector that was the killing grounds against Bisesero victims as French soldiers just looked on, RNA reports.
	Nshuti hits campaign trail 16th May 2007: Prof. Manasseh Nshuti has started his campaign trail with a visit to Kenya where he is set to lobby for support from Commerce ministers from Comesa member-states who are due to hold a meeting tomorrow in Nairobi.
	Seven arrested over bribery 15th May 2007: RUSIZI- Police authorities of Burembo community settlement are holding seven people suspected of having been involved in a bribery scandal. RUSIZI- Police authorities of Burembo community settlement are holding seven people suspected of having been involved in a bribery scandal. The New Times
	Burundi urged to arrest Genocide suspects 15th May 2007: CYIBITOKE - The Governor of Western Province; Penelope Kantarama has appealed to Burundian authorities and the general public to help apprehend Rwanda Genocide suspects who crossed to their country after committing the atrocities in 1994.
	Prosecution plots changes ahead of ICTR transfers 14th May 2007: TRIBUNAL: The Office of the Prosecutor General is set to make some changes in preparation for the forthcoming transfer of suspects from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to Rwandan jurisdiction. The New Times
	Rwanda: Investigators in Rwanda Over Bazaramba 14th May 2007: Two police investigators from the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation are in Kigali to investigate Francois Bazaramba's role in the 1994 Genocide. The investigators arrived in the country early this week.
	Another senior RBS official arrested 14th May 2007: The chairman of the internal tender committee of Rwanda Bureau of Standards, Philip Nzaire, has been arrested over corruption charges. His arrest comes at the heels of the arrest of his boss, the Director General Dr Tito Migabo, ...
	Finnish investigators in Rwanda to investigate Genocide charges 12th May 2007: Kigali - A rogatory commission of investigators from the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) are in Rwanda to gather evidence in the case of a Rwandan currently in custody over Genocide allegations, RNA has established.
	Key witness in Belgium trail may be dying - reports 9th May 2007: Kigali - Colonel Laurent Nubaha, who was recently flown from the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) bushes to Brussels to testify in the case of Major Ntuyahaga Bernard, suddenly fell ill and was rushed to hospital. However, mystery now surrounds what exactly happened to the witness that the defense says was to spill the “truth” about what exactly happened in Rwanda, RNA reports.
	New Judge Sworn in at ICTR 8th May 2007: At a ceremony held on Tuesday at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Judge Vagn Joensen (Denmark) was sworn in as an ad litem judge. The ceremony was carried out by the Tribunal's President, Judge Erik Mase and witnessed by the Registrar, Mr. Adama Dieng, representing the United Nations Secretary General. Judge Joensen replaces Judge Karin Hakborg (Sweden).
	Witness: French troops created Ex-FAR resistance positions 3rd May 2007: A Belgian expert who was in Rwanda at the helm of the 1994 Genocide has said that French troops “supervised the digging of battle trenches around Kigali City”.
	Ki-Moon recognises Genocide survivors 2nd May 2007: The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has recognised Rwandan genocide survivors calling what happened in Rwanda ‘humbling'. While officiating the Rwanda Genocide exhibition at the UN headquarters in New York, Ki-Moon said that the UN's thoughts were the survivors,... The New Times
	Researcher pins Genocide on France 1st May 2007: Freelance journalist and researcher Andrew Wallis has accused the French government on several counts of aiding the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. Appearing before the Mucyo Commission that is charged with evaluating France's role in the Genocide, Wallis said France's hand remains undoubtedly significant in the preparation and subsequent execution of the 100-day crisis
	Senate demands for law protecting Genocide survivors 1st May 2007: SENATE - The Senate, in its recently released book; ‘Rwanda, Genocide ideology and strategies for its elimination', has said that 13 years since Genocide there is still no law protecting genocide survivors and witnesses.
	UN chief urges vigilance over Genocide 1st May 2007: Opening an exhibition at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the lessons learned from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon tonight called on the international community to ensure that it never forgets what took place and never stops working to prevent another genocide.
	Mucyo Commission: Another Belgian to testify 30th April 2007: In the on-going public screening of foreign witnesses in the role of France in the 1994 genocide, the commission charged with gathering evidence will today hear the testimony of Pierre Jamagne, a Belgian national. The New Times
	Church leaders apologise over Genocide failure 30th April 2007: GENOCIDE - The just-concluded church leaders' conference on the role of the Church in commemorating and fighting genocide ideologies at Serena Hotel yielded the Church's acceptance of the failure to protect Rwandan society and healing after the Genocide.
	King Faisal gives to memorial centre 29th April 2007: King Faisal Hospital (KFH) on Friday, April 27 donated Frw500,000 to Kigali Memorial Centre, Gisozi as a sign of appreciation and a contribution towards the maintenance of the centre.
	Belgium frustrates Mucyo Commission 27th April 2007: GENOCIDE - Belgium has denied the Rwandan commission charged with adducing evidence on the role of France in the Rwandan Genocide permission to interview serving military and political officials, The New Times has learnt.
	Mufti Habimana commends Rwandan Moslem youth 25th April 2007: GENOCIDE: The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Sareh Habimana, has commended Moslem youth for not participating in the 1994 Genocide. He was addressing Moslem youth from around the country on Saturday, April 21, at Centre Culturel Isalmique de Kigali, in Nyamirambo, Kigali City.
	ICTR commends Rwanda progress on prisoner-transfer preparation 25th April 2007: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has commended the step the Rwandan judiciary has taken in preparation for the transfer of cases from ICTR to the national jurisdiction.
	Belgian soldier to pin Genocide suspect in Belgian trial 25th April 2007: Kigali - Retired Col. Luc Marchal - former commander of the Belgian contingent in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide is scheduled to be in the dock to testify against Maj Bernard Ntuyahaga currently on trial for the murder of former Rwanda Prime Minister Agathe Uwiringiyimana, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	ICTR orders transfer of Bagaragaza 24th April 2007: In a decision issued last Friday, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) ordered the transfer before the Dutch justice of Michel Bagaragaza, a relative of the former President Juvenal Habyarimana.
	France promoting ‘double genocide’ ideology - Wallis 23rd April 2007: GENOCIDE: France is continuously denying what happened in Rwanda and promoting the ‘double genocide' ideology. The observation was made by Andrew Wallis, a British journalist and author of ‘Silent Accomplice: The Untold Story of France's Role in the Rwandan Genocide', during the launch of Rwanda Center for Strategic Studies (RCSS) at Novotel Hotel in Kacyiru, a Kigali suburb. The New Times
	Human Rights Watch lauds Belgium on Ntuyahaga prosecution 21st April 2007: Kigali - Rights campaign group Human Rights Watch has said the ongoing trail of genocide suspect Major Bernard Ntuyahaga in Belgium indicates that it is committed to rendering justice to victims of the 1994 Genocide, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Over 150 witnesses to testify against Ntuyahaga 21st April 2007: The Belgian prosecution is set to line up at least 150 witnesses to testify against Bernard Ntuyahaga, According to Justice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama, who attended the trial, the case kicked off Wednesday with... The New Times
	Kagame castigates Human Rights Watch 21st April 2007: President Paul Kagame has said campaign groups “such as Human Rights Watch” (HRW) have not treated Rwanda fairly at any one moment and seem to “victimise” the country on “almost everything”. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	EU BOSS: Louis Michel lauds Rwanda 21st April 2007: The European Union Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis Michel, has praised the Rwandan government for proficiently putting into use the donor assistance it gets from the EU. The New Times
	Former Rwandan Commander on Trial for 1994 Murder of Prime Minister 21st April 2007: The trial of a former Rwandan army commander accused of killing 10 Belgian U.N. peacekeepers and a former Rwandan prime minister begins Thursday in Brussels.
	US Mission mourns Genocide victims 21st April 2007: GENOCIDE: The US Mission staff in Kigali has expressed grief over Rwandans, including their own staff, who lost their lives during the 1994 Genocide. Headed by US Ambassador to Rwanda, Michael R. Arietti, the local employees' association of the US Mission in Kigali headed to Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre on Thursday, April 19, to lay a wreath on the graves of Rwandans who lost their lives in the 1994 Genocide. The New Times
	We didn’t punish enough genocidaires - Kagame 21st April 2007: President Paul Kagame restated his regret at not having punished enough genocidaires responsible for the massacre of a million Rwandans in 1994. Addressing journalists at Village Urugwiro yesterday during the monthly press conference, Kagame noted that had this occurred, the RPF would have been justified in stopping the killers. The New Times
	Sparks of unity arise 13 Years after 1994 Genocide 19th April 2007: As the world marks 13 years after the beginning of a 100 day massacre, Rwanda appears to be building unity and continues its search for justice. It is estimated that the Rwanda genocide resulted in more than one million deaths during the violent clashes between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes.
	Kalisa trial: More people cited in BCDI loan scam 19th April 2007: Prosecution at Nyarugenge Higher Instance Court Tuesday, April 17 implicated three other BCDI shareholders for having illegally procured loans, in the ongoing trial of the bank's former chairman. This brings the number of accused shareholders to four, in addition to Jean Pierre Gatera, another BDCI shareholder.
	Former UN soldier to testify at French Genocide probe 18th April 2007: Kigali - Colonel Walter Ballis, a former officer with the UN Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR) during the Genocide is to testify next week before the Rwandan probe investigating the role of France in the 1994 Genocide, RNA has established.
	Genocide ideology is now minimal - Karugarama 17th April 2007: GENOCIDE: The minister of Justice, Tharcisse Karugarama, has described current cases of genocide ideology as minimal as compared to the recent past. The New Times
	Genocide victims exceed a million 17th April 2007: GENOCIDE: With the Kigali Memorial Site being home to more than 300,000 people, the number of victims who were killed during the genocide must be more that one million, the vice mayor of Kigali City, J. D'Arc Gakuba, has said. The New Times
	Bagaragaza may be transferred to Dutch justice 17th April 2007: Kigali - The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has ordered the transfer before Dutch justice of Michel Bagaragaza, a relative of the former President Juvénal Habyarimana, RNA has established.
	1447 victims interred at Gisozi 16th April 2007: GENOCIDE: Nyarugenge and Kicukiro districts residents April 14 lay to rest about 1447 bodies in Kigali Memorial Site. This was as part of the ceremonies to mark the 13th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide. The New Times
	Kagame warns local leaders over survivors and witnesses’ security 16th April 2007: RWAMAGANA - President Paul Kagame has said that the government will not tolerate leaders who are supposed to provide security to the Genocide survivors and Gacaca witnesses but instead leave them vulnerable and susceptible to the wrath of lawbreakers.
	RITA donates to Kigali Memorial Site 15th April 2007: GENOCIDE: Employees of the Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA), a body charged with coordinating National ICT initiatives and projects Friday visited Kigali Genocide Memorial Site and donated Frw500, 000. The New Times
	Kagame, former EU envoy discuss Death Penalty 15th April 2007: The former European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, Mr Aldo Ajello has persuaded the government to append signature on the international declaration eliminating the death penalty. Ajjello, who has been appointed by his home country Italy, to head the International Anti-death Penalty Lobby Campaign, said he had discussed his proposal with President Paul Kagame who he says seemed receptive.
	Prison attack halts dramatic Rwanda genocide trial 14th April 2007: DPA - Canada's landmark genocide trial was dramatically interrupted Thursday when the Rwandan man accused of war crimes came to court in a wheelchair, after being severely beaten by a fellow prison inmate who read the trial's shocking details of rape and murder in a local newspaper.
	Prosecution storms out of Kalisa trial 14th April 2007: Drama ensued at the High Court premises when the prosecution team marched out of the trial involving former CEO of the Bank of Commerce Development and Industry (BCDI), Alfred Kalisa, contesting an order by the magistrate impending them from presenting more evidence.
	From Rwanda to Darfur - Never Again? Or Never Say Never Again? 14th April 2007: As we commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide we should not only remember the horrors that took place, but focus our attention on the failure to halt the developing genocide in Darfur.
	Busingye wants ‘moderate Hutus’ to be recognised 14th April 2007: GENOCIDE: The President of the High Court, Johnston Busingye, wants moderate Hutus who hid and saved Tutsi from Interahamwe militia during the 1994 Rwandan genocide to be recorded in Rwandan history. The New Times
	Rights body implores govt to release mothers 14th April 2007: A local human rights' organization'; Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LIPRODHOR) has appealed to the Rwandan government to release babies living in precarious situations with their imprisoned mothers.A local human rights' organization'...
	Emotional drama at Canada Genocide trail as Defence hits back 14th April 2007: MONTREAL (CP) - An exasperated Rwandan witness and a frustrated defence lawyer exchanged testy words Wednesday as Canadian legal standards and uncertain Rwandan recollections clashed at a groundbreaking war crimes trial, ‘The Canadian Press' reports.
	Dozens slain in Baghdad, Karbala attacks 14th April 2007: BAGHDAD - A car bomb blasted through a busy bus station near one of Iraq's holiest shrines Saturday and killed at least 56 people, police and hospital officials said.
	Chaos as more than 60 bodies exhumed 14th April 2007: There was commotion and confusion before more than 60 bodies were exhumed in Giporoso 2 village in Kanombe sector of Gasabo district.
	ACP block solicits fund for 1994 Genocide victims 12th April 2007: Kigali - A block of countries known as African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) nations has called on the international community to “demonstrate greater solidarity” with the survivors of the Rwandan genocide by establishing an international assistance fund, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Genocide memorial site to be erected in London 12th April 2007: LONDON-A genocide memorial is to be erected at Southwark Cathedral in London, The New Times has learnt. According to official sources at the Church of England's Cathedral in South West London, Southwark Cathedral has already donated space for the Rwandan genocide monument, whose shape or form is yet to be determined.
	Rights bodies want EU to prosecute genocide fugitives 12th April 2007: The International Federation for Human Rights (IFHR) and several human rights bodies in Europe have issued a statement calling upon the EU to put on trial 37 suspects of the 1994 Rwandan genocide who are currently living in Europe.
	Misconceptions caused Rwanda Genocide, says academician 12th April 2007: KAMPALA- A renowned Kampala-based Rwandan academician has blamed the 1994 genocide on what he calls ‘misconceptions'.
	Survivors want quick trials 11th April 2007: Genocide survivors have called for a quick trial of suspects that are still at large arguing that they are increasingly becoming the source of insecurity. According to Theodore Simburudare, the President of Ibuka, an umbrella body of genocide survivors,... The New Times
	There was never a double genocide - Rwarakabije 11th April 2007: Maj. Gen. Paul Rwarakabije has told Kacyiru residents that there was only one genocide committed against the Tutsi in 1994 and not what has been termed as a ‘double genocide' by insurgents. “Don't be confused by certain individuals who have their own interest in undermining the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, saying that it was a double genocide. The New Times
	UN chief wants real anti-genocide operational drive 11th April 2007: The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that the real anti-genocide operational drive is currently a global challenge.“Our challenge now is to give real meaning to the concept, by taking steps to make it operational. The New Times
	Turkey blocks Rwandan Genocide Exhibit 11th April 2007: Kigali - The United Nations dismantled an exhibit on the Rwandan Genocide and postponed its scheduled opening by Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Monday after the Turkish mission objected to references to the Armenian genocide in Turkey at the time of World War I, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Public reacts to Bizimungu pardon 11th April 2007: Different members of the public have reacted to the recent move by President Paul Kagame to grant clemency to his predecessor Pasteur Bizimungu. has been serving a 15-year jail sentence, of which he had served five. The New Times
	Dead dogs mourner to appear in court 11th April 2007: The man who tied purple scarves on around his dogs, in what he called the ‘remembrance' of the death of his dogs that “perished” during the Genocide, is to appear in court immediately after genocide commemoration week. Fabrice Nshumbusho was arrested by police on Friday April 6. The New Times
	Rwanda Genocide suspect held in Finland 11th April 2007: FINLAND: Finnish police on Thursday arrested a Rwandan suspected of being involved in the 1994 genocide in his country, officials said.The man, who has been living in Finland since 2003, is suspected of planning, organizing and participating in the massacres, said Tuula Kyren, spokeswoman for the National Bureau of Investigation. The New Times
	Japanese commemorate Rwandan Genocide 10th April 2007: Hundreds of Japanese in Tokyo joined Rwandans to commemorate thirteen years after the horrors of the 1994 Genocide. Seven films, six of them which were all shot in Rwanda but have never been watched in Japan, were and are screened showing the Genocide.
	Arrest over genocide dog ’slur’ 10th April 2007: A Rwandan man has been arrested for tying purple scarves used to mark the 1994 genocide to his dog, reportedly because his pets had also been killed.
	Survivors want govt to prosecute FARG cheats 10th April 2007: GENOCIDE - Genocide survivors have asked the government to immediately intervene in the misappropriation of their funds and other resources. Theodore Simburudare, the President of Ibuka, an umbrella body of genocide survivors, has tasked the leadership to set up quick anti-graft measures... The New Times
	600 victims laid to rest in Kigali City 10th April 2007: Kigali City authorities this week laid to rest about 644 bodies in Ruhanga, Gasabo District as part of the ceremonies to mark the 13th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide. The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, James Musoni, who was present at the ceremony pointed an accusing finger at colonial masters blaming them for sowing the fruits of divisionism that led to 1994 Genocide. The New Times
	Over 9,000 survivors in Gasabo require support 10th April 2007: The mayor of Gasabo District, Claudine Nyinawagaga, has appealed to residents to voluntarily contribute to the well-being of over 9,000 vulnerable genocide survivors residing in the district. Nyinawagaga made the call on Sunday 8, at Kigali Memorial Site [Gisozi] where over 5,000 Gasabo residents convened for the 13th Commemoration of 1994 Rwandan Genocide. The New Times
	Interpol hunts for Rwandan fraudster 9th April 2007: Interpol is hunting for a Rwandan, formerly employed by Uganda Communications Institute (UCI), for masterminding an Frw467 million (shs1.4b) scam. Michael Rukundo, a former Principal Accountant with UCI, an International school, is believed to have fled to Rwanda in 2005. Parliament has ordered his arrest. The New Times
	FARG spends Frw1b on survivors’ school dues 9th April 2007: The Genocide Survivors Assistance Fund (FARG) has so far spent Frw1.19 billion on school fees for Genocide orphan students in both higher and lower institutions of learning, the Executive Secretary of FARG, Jean Marie Karekezi has said. The New Times
	Rwanda to reconstruct genocide graves in Uganda 9th April 2007: KAMPALA- A team of Rwandan experts will soon visit Uganda to assess the reconstruction of mass graves for the victims of the 1994 Genocide. Rwanda's Ambassador to Uganda, Ignatius Karegesa Kamali, told The New Times shortly after the commemoration ceremony of the 13th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide, that experts will start work within two weeks. The New Times
	Gacaca to release suspect leaders’ list 9th April 2007: The director in charge of Training and Mobilisation in the National Secretariat of Gacaca Jurisdiction Courts, Denis Bishaka, has said that the Commission will soon release a fresh list of suspected genocide leaders. Bishaka made the revelation on April 5, at UNILAK [Univeristé Laque d' Adventisté de Kigali] premises while addressing law students on the role of Gacaca courts in justice of Rwanda. The New Times
	Genocide: Man mourns dead dogs 9th April 2007: Silence descended over residents of Remera in Gasabo District, on Saturday when a man in his early 20s, tied purple scarves on his dogs, in remembrance of the death of two of his dogs that “perished” during the Genocide. A purple scarf in Rwanda is worn during genocide commemoration ceremonies, an event that begins April 7 of every year. The New Times
	Kagame criticises West over genocide 8th April 2007: MURAMBI GENOCIDE SITE - President Paul Kagame yesterday criticised the international community for meddling into the affairs of Rwanda and called upon the guilty among them to own up to their role in the 1994 Genocide. The President expressed concern over foreign countries that continue, without limit to try and influence political events in the country despite their role in the 1994 Genocide. The New Times
	Half of genocidaires ‘are from Southern Province’ 8th April 2007: The newly appointed Governor of Southern Province, Fidel Ndayisaba, has said that 48 per cent of all genocidaires are from the Southern Province. While addressing thousands of people during the thirteenth commemoration of the genocide, at Murambi in Sothern Province Ndayisaba said... The New Times
	Govt extends Mucyo Commission 7th April 2007: GENOCIDE: Rwandans will today begin a week of commemoration of the lives of an estimated one million people who lost their lives during the 1994 Genocide. The national ceremony, under the theme ‘We should remember the plight of genocide survivors while fighting for their justice', will be presided over by President Paul Kagame at Murambi in Southern Province. Read related story on the Mucyo Commission ... The New Times
	Rwanda: Former President Pardoned 7th April 2007: Pasteur Bizimungu, the former president of Rwanda, has been released from prison after receiving a pardon from current President Paul Kagame.
	Uganda to commemorate Rwanda Genocide 7th April 2007: KAMPALA - The Rwandan Embassy in Kampala will today commemorate victims who perished during the 1994 Genocide.The commemoration, under the theme ‘We should remember the plight of genocide survivors while fighting for their justice', is expected to draw foreign diplomats, Uganda government officials, The New Times
	Kalisa charged with six counts 6th April 2007: After months of court battles on the procedural phase, the main phase of the trial of former CEO of the Bank of Commerce, Development and Industry (BCDI), Alfred Kalisa finally kicked off, with the defendant being charged with six counts. The New Times
	UK Rwandans complain Government is “slow” on Genocidiaires 5th April 2007: Kigali - The Rwandan diaspora in Britain is concerned that the British government there is not doing enough to have the presumed hundreds of individuals with blood on their hands tracked down for Genocide in Rwanda, RNA has established.
	Rwandan compensation award sets precedent 5th April 2007: Kigali - Analysts say other international courts may find themselves facing claims after the Rwandan tribunal decided to pay compensation to an acquitted defendant who was denied legal representation early in his trial, the Institute for War and Peace Reporting compares the arguments.
	Court sets D-day for Munyakazi 4th April 2007: The Military High Court has set April 27 as the date on which it will hand down its verdict in the Genocide case involving Major General Laurent Munyakazi. The New Times
	Corrupt cops to be punished - officer 3rd April 2007: The Commander of the Police Intervention Force, Chief Superintendent Bruce Munyambo, has urged the public to report police officers who take bribes. The New Times
	ICTR prosecution concludes military trial with 100-page submission 3rd April 2007: While the last arguments of the parties will be heard from May 28 to June 1 in the trial called "Military 1," one of the most important in the history of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), the prosecutor has submitted 953 pages of written conclusions obligating the defense teams to ask for an extension for the submission of their briefs.
	Witness rejects Gacaca Judge 2nd April 2007: WESTERN PROVINCE : RUSIZI- A prime Genocide Witness and Survivor on Thursday 29 asked Gacaca Judge Idrisa Ndimubandi to disqualify himself from the proceedings, saying he had been compromised.
	Diaspora petitions Tony Blair online over genocidiaires 1st April 2007: Kigali - The UK Rwandese Community Association (RCA) englobing Rwandans living in Britain has petitioned the British Prime Minister Tony Blair to “support justice for victims of Rwandan genocide”, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Commission to probe Habyarimana plane crash 31st March 2007: The government has set up a Commission of Inquiry into the 1994 plane crash that killed former Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana and his Burundian counterpart Cyprien Ntaryamira.Immediately after adopting the minutes of the March 14 meeting, last Wednesday a Cabinet Meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame endorsed a resolution to establish an ... The New Times
	Genocide suspect sentenced to 18 years 30th March 2007: SOUTHERN PROVINCE: MUHANGA- The Gacaca court of Gitarama Sector in Muhanga District on March 27, sentenced one Epiphany Mukabatsinda to 18 years in prison. The New Times
	Govt might sue UN over ’94 Genocide 28th March 2007: The government is considering taking the UN to an international court over the latter's failure to stop the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, it has emerged.Speaking at Parliamentary Buildings yesterday, Youth, Culture and Sports Minister, Joseph Habineza, said that Kigali is currently consulting with its ambassador to the UN (Joseph Nsengimana) ‘on (legal) issues to be looked at while filing a lawsuit against the UN'.
	Kalisa wants BCDI board put on trial 28th March 2007: The trial of former Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Commerce, Development and Industry (BCDI), Alfred Kalisa, took another twist yesterday with the banker seeking court order summoning all the other eleven members of the BCDI board for trial.
	Busingye urges judges on justice 28th March 2007: WESTERN PROVINCE: RUSIZI - The High Court president, Johnston Busingye, has appealed to judges from Rusizi District to build a brand of justice in the district and in the country.
	ICTR Registrar Rejects Allegations Made 27th March 2007: The Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) rejected allegations of fraud made by the prosecution against one of the lawyers of the musician Simon Bikindi, qualifying them as unfounded.
	Kacyiru Sector toughens on crime 27th March 2007: Social misfits in Kacyiru Sector of Gasabo District are to be apprehended and taken back in their areas of origin, a senior Sector official has said. Flex Kayihura, the Kacyiru Executive Secretary said Sunday 26 during a get together function [Ubusabane] of Ihuriro local estate [Umudugudu] held at the OBK building that insecurity,... The New Times
	Mpanga prison ready for ICTR transfers, says Mutaboba 27th March 2007: SOUTHERN PROVINCE: NYANZA - Mpanga Prison, proposed to house Genocide and other suspects currently at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is ready for transfers, Secretary General in the ministry of Internal Security, Joseph Mutaboba has revealed. The New Times
	554 Genocide remains accorded decent burial 24th March 2007: EASTERN PROVINCE : NGOMA - An eerie silence descended on Kibungo village as the remains of 554 Genocide victims were accorded a decent burial last Thursday at the Kibungo Sector Genocide memorial site. The New Times
	Kalisa contests BCDI’s lawyer in his trial 24th March 2007: The former CEO of the Bank of Commerce, Development and Industry (BCDI), Alfred Kalisa, yesterday contested the legal representation of the bank by John Bosco Kazungu. “I don't know who took the decision on BCDI's behalf to send a lawyer claiming damages in this trial because I, as a shareholder, was not consulted,” The New Times
	Envoy speaks out on Kabuga 24th March 2007: NAIROBI: The government of Rwanda has refuted assertions that the Kenyan government is shielding genocide fugitive Felicien Kabuga.Speaking to The New Times in Nairobi recently, Rwanda's Ambassador to Kenya, George Kayonga,said Kenyan authorities were not protecting Kabuga. The New Times
	Mayor urges local leaders on Genocide memorial 24th March 2007: WESTERN PROVINCE : RUSIZI - The Mayor of Rusizi District, Jean Pierre Turatsinze has appealed to the local leaders to mobilize residents to attend the 13th Genocide commemoration week and to respect it as part of their culture. The New Times
	Mayor attacks proponents of Genocide 22nd March 2007: NORTHERN PROVINCE: BURERA - As we approach the mourning week, Burera Mayor, Aime Bosenibamwe has told residents who distort the genocide message with the notion of double genocide to shut up. The New Times
	Prosecution drops charges against Mukankusi 22nd March 2007: Prosecution on Tuesday dropped all charges against Charlotte Mukankusi, the former Secretary General in the labour ministry. “Yes, we have dropped the charges against the lady. We found no reason to follow up the case since there was not enough evidence linking her to the charges she was accused of,” Enoch Safari, who prosecuted in the case, said on phone yesterday. The New Times
	Museminari clarifies on Kabuga’s absence on blacklist 20th March 2007: The State Minister for Foreign Affairs in charge of Cooperation, Rosemary Museminari, has clarified as to why the name of Rwandan fugitive Felicien Kabuga (pictured), who is wanted for his atrocities during the 1994 Genocide, is not on the list of most wanted people that was presented last week during a meeting of the Tripartite Plus Joint Commission (TPJC). The New Times
	MPs pass death waiver bill 18th March 2007: Members of the lower chamber of parliament on Friday unanimously passed the bill that repeals the death penalty from the Rwandan judicial system. Tabling the bill before the parliamentarians, justice minister Tharcisse Karugarama said that the waiver was derived from the three platforms that government approached the problem. The New Times
	Karenzi acquitted 15th March 2007: After eight months of court battles, the Military Tribunal yesterday acquitted former Secretary General in the Ministry of Health, Major (Dr) Ben Karenzi of all the three counts levelled against him. He was acquitted along the former director of pharmacy in the ministry , Vedaste Munyankindi, who was facing related charges.
	ICTR suspects could be transferred next month 15th March 2007: The first batch of Genocide suspects detained at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha, Tanzania, could arrive in the country next month, the tribunal spokesperson has said.
	Death penalty removal was Rwanda’s initiative - ICTR official 14th March 2007: Kigali - The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda did not coerced Rwanda into scrapping the death penalty as a condition for transfer of genocide suspects currently in detention at the Tribunal, a Tribunal official has said. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Ngoma man scared of Gacaca, commits suicide 14th March 2007: EASTERN PROVINCE: NGOMA - One Anaclet Mutabazi, a resident of Nyuruvumu Cell in Rukira Sector, Ngoma District on march 7, committed suicide over what is suspected to be an attempt to evade justice in Gacaca. According to residents, Mutabazi was found by his wife hanging in his bedroom. The New Times
	Canadian politician in trouble over Genocide denial 12th March 2007: Kigali - A grouping of Rwandans based in Montreal (Canada) are up in arms denouncing a local politician for disputing the established version of events surrounding the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	BCDI’s Kalisa trial put off to Monday 10th March 2007: The trial of the former CEO of the Bank of Commerce, Development and Industry (BCDI), Alfred Kalisa, was yesterday adjourned to Monday, March 12.“The application was filed late on Wednesday (February 7) after working hours and yesterday (Thursday) was a holiday; so the president of the court,... The New Times
	Group appeals on repentance, unity 9th March 2007: A local civil society group, Permanent Education for Peace and Reconciliation (EPPR), has called on Rwandans to promote unity and reconciliation. “Why do we fail to unite, yet we are the same people with a similar origin, culture and language?” Pastor Emile Uwimbabazi, the president of EPPR, asked residents during a crusade at ADPR Church in Gisozi. The New Times
	Another Priest Charged for Role in Genocide 8th March 2007: Acts of extremism by Father Emmanuel Rukundo, a Catholic priest being tried for genocide before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha Tanzania, fuelled the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
	Former Kigali leaders testify against Munyakazi 8th March 2007: Three State witnesses, including two former local leaders, on Tuesday said that the jailed Major General Laurent Munyakazi participated in meetings that planned killings during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. The New Times
	Munyakarambi is out on bond 6th March 2007: The former Acting Secretary General in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MIJESPOC), Charles Munyakarambi, has been released from prison, The New Times has learnt. According to sources Munyakarambi was released on bond as investigations into his alleged abuse of office, flouting the tender rules and revealing government secrets continue. The New Times
	Another SG arrested over tender scam 5th March 2007: The former Youth, Sports and Culture Ministry (MIJESPOC) Secretary General has been arrested over several counts of abuse of office.Sources from the Ministry told The Sunday Times yesterday that the former SG, Charles Munyakarambi was arrested a fortnight ago for flouting the tendering rules. The New Times
	Another SG arrested over tender scam 4th March 2007: The former Youth, Sports and Culture Ministry (MIJESPOC) Secretary General has been arrested over several counts of abuse of office.Sources from the Ministry told The Sunday Times yesterday that the former SG, Charles Munyakarambi was arrested a fortnight ago for flouting the tendering rules. The New Times
	CSOs want Death penalty scrapped 3rd March 2007: Local civil society groups under the Umbrella ‘Collectif des Ligues et Association de Defense des Droits de l'Homme au Rwanda' (CLADHO) are in full support of the government's bid to scrap the death penalty in Rwanda. The New Times
	Right to attorney awareness minimal, says survey 2nd March 2007: A countrywide baseline survey conducted by the Legal Aid Forum has revealed that the people's response to the provision free legal service is minimal because of ignorance on the availability of such services. The New Times
	UK Genocide prosecutions “slow but on course” 1st March 2007: Kigali - Four Genocide fugitives are fighting imminent extradition from the United Kingdom but judicial officials in Rwanda are “confident” that in whatever way it goes, the fugitives have no chance but wait to face justice in Rwanda. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	The Judiciary should be reconciliation geared - President Kagame 1st March 2007: Kigali - Reconciliation and harmonious cohabitation of the recently released genocide suspects and convicts with the people they find in their localities should be number one on the agenda of the judicial activities, President Paul Kagame challenged judicial officials Tuesday. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	President opens judicial year 28th February 2007: President Paul Kagame has asked judicial practitioners to give value to their independence and deliver unbiased rulings. Speaking during the launch of the Judicial Year 2007 yesterday at Parliament Buildings, Kimihurura, ... The New Times
	Value your independence, Kagame tells Judiciary 28th February 2007: President Paul Kagame has asked judicial practitioners to give value to their independence and deliver unbiased rulings. Speaking during the launch of the Judicial Year 2007 yesterday at Parliament Buildings, Kimihurura,...
	Munyakazi appeal starts 27th February 2007: The appeal lodged by embattled Maj. Gen. Laurent Munyakazi kicked off at the Military High Court yesterday, with both the Prosecution and the Defence contesting the ruling by the Military Tribunal. The New Times
	EU envoy stunned by Genocide memorial 27th February 2007: The European Commission envoy in Ethiopia, Tim Clarke has expressed shock and surprise at the macabre events of the 1994 Genocide.Clarke, who was yesterday visiting the Gisozi Genocide Memorial site in Kigali, regretted the genocide. The New Times
	Munyakazi, Micombero in court today 26th February 2007: The former RDF Second Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Laurent Munyakazi, and former Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence, Maj. Jean Marie Micombero, will today appear before the Military High Court and the Military Tribunal, respectively.
	Seven-year prison term for genocide youth organizer 25th February 2007: Kigali - Joseph Nzabirinda nicknamed ‘Biroto' and a former Youth Organiser of Ngoma Commune, has been sentenced to seven years in jail for murder as crime against humanity by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), RNA has learnt. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Mrs Blair commends Gacaca 23rd February 2007: Cherie Blair, wife to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, has commended the activities, progress and the steps that have been taken by Gacaca in its attempt to foster restorative justice and end the culture of impunity.
	UN saboteurs should be named, says Govt 21st February 2007: The government has asked for the disclosure of individuals in the United Nations (UN) that allegedly sabotaged investigations into the shooting down of former dictator Juvenal Habyarimana's plane. The New Times
	Minister Nshuti under no investigations 21st February 2007: Both the Prosecutor General, Martin Ngoga and the CID Chief Costa Habyara yesterday said that Minister for Public Service, Skills Development and Labour (MIFOTRA), Prof. Manasseh Nshuti, is under no investigations. The New Times
	FDLR and DRC government imminent showdown scares returnees 20th February 2007: KINSHASA - Growing fears of a showdown between government troops and Rwandan Hutu rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have halted the return of tens of thousands of displaced persons to their homes in western Rutshuru and northern Masisi territories, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	ICTR Defense Attorney Accused of Bribery 20th February 2007: An incident all parties have called a "serious" one has marked the resumption of the trial of the artist Simon Bikindi before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
	8,000 Genocide suspects released 20th February 2007: Thousands of inmates could not contain their excitement yesterday as their names were loudly read out by prison officials at various detention facilities, announcing what could be the ultimate end of their prison lives.It was a moment of a lifetime.
	10 questioned over RNEC fire 20th February 2007: Ten days after a fire gutted the stores of the Rwanda National Examination Council (RNEC), at least ten people have been arrested for questioning, Judicial Police chief Costa Habyara has said. Habyara told The New Times by telephone yesterday that those arrested include people... The New Times
	State seeks 5 yrs for Maj. Karenzi 19th February 2007: After over eight months of battling in court, the trial of former Secretary General in the Ministry of Health, Maj. (Dr) Ben Karenzi, concluded Friday, with the Prosecutor seeking a five year sentence for Karenzi and his two co-accused. The New Times
	Seven arrested over survivor’s murder 19th February 2007: WESTERN PROVINCE: NYAMASHEKE- Seven suspected killers have been arrested over the murder of a 1994 Genocide survivor. Chantal Ahishakiye, a Nyamuhunga community settlement (Umudugudu) resident was killed by unknown assailants last Saturday night, according to police. The New Times
	New twist in Mifotra saga as probe widens 18th February 2007: Police is investigating the link between RUMA, a consultancy and auditing firm and the Ministry of Public Service, Skills Development and Labour (MIFOTRA) in the ongoing tender scam, The New Times has learnt. The New Times
	Agathe Habyarimana loses asylum appeal 17th February 2007: A French refugee appeals court on Thursday upheld a January decision by a refugee agency in Paris to deny asylum to Agathe Kanziga Habyarimana, the wife of the former Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana. The New Times
	Former MIFOTRA SG released 17th February 2007: The former Secretary General in the Ministry of Public Service, Skills Development and Labour (MIFOTRA), Charlotte Mukankusi, has been released from prison, The New Times has learnt. Sources said Mukankusi was released on bond on Thursday as investigations into her alleged abuse of office continue. The New Times
	Maj. Karenzi denies knowing dealings 16th February 2007: The jailed former Secretary General in the Ministry of Health, Maj. Dr. Ben Karenzi has denied any business dealings his brother and co-accused Amos Kamugisha, was engaged in. The New Times
	Habyarimana’s wife "cleared" of assassinating Prime Minister 16th February 2007: Kigali - Despite approving the refusal to offer asylum to the former Rwandan first Lady Mrs. Agathe Kanziga Habyarimana, the French appeals commission - Commission des Recours des Réfugiés (CRR) has cleared her of the allegation of connection to the murder of former Prime Minister Agathe Uwiringiyimana, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Genocide musician’s Lawyer bribed prosecution witness 15th February 2007: Kigali - The Prosecutor - Mr. William Egbe (Cameroon) in the Genocide case of former musician Simon Bikindi at the ICTR has accused one of the Defense lawyers of “bribing off” a prominent witness, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	France blocks Mucyo inquiry 13th February 2007: The French government has refused requests for interview by the Mucyo Commission of Inquiry that is investigating the role of France in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. According to agencies, Michele Alioti-Marie, the French Defence Minister directed her subordinates not to cooperate with the Rwandan commissioners, who are currently in France as part of their investigations. The New Times
	Former MIFOTRA SG arrested 12th February 2007: The former Public Service and Labour Ministry's Secretary General Ms Charlotte Mukankusi, was arrested on Saturday. According to the Police Spokesman Willy Marcel Higiro, Mukankusi was arrested in connection with abuse of public office. The New Times
	Nyagatare completes Gacaca trials 12th February 2007: EASTERN PROVINCE: RWAMAGANA - Nyagatare District Mayor, Robert Kashemeza has disclosed that the district is virtually through with Gacaca trials.The mayor revealed this on January 7, during a Provincial security meeting held at Dereva Hotel in Rwamagana town. He said: “All Genocide suspects have appeared before Gacaca courts and have had their sentences past. The New Times
	Muhanga district tops in genocide denials, Premier told 9th February 2007: Kigali - Lawmakers with the lower chamber of Députés have decried the high level of genocide denial cases in Muhanga district (Southern Province - formerly Gitarama prefecture), RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	ICTR boss appoints spokesman 9th February 2007: Kigali - The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Hassan Bubacar Jallow (Gambia), has for the first time since he took office in September 2003 appointed a spokesperson, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Gacaca court acquits survivor of genocide allegations 9th February 2007: Southern Province - A Gacaca court in Huye district (Southern Province) has sentenced Mr. Niyibizi Berkimas for divulging false testimony and cleared a Genocide survivor accused of committing genocide crimes, RNA has established. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)
	Youth ministry officials quizzed over 60m tender 9th February 2007: Police have interrogated at least six officials of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports, over a controversial tender for a youth development study. They recorded statements with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) with regard to a Frw60 million tender, which was reportedly awarded dubiously. The New Times
	Genocide suspects release for Feb 19 8th February 2007: February 19 will see another phase of thousands of Genocide suspects and hundreds of convicts that committed other crimes walk out of the coolers, justice minister has said.Tharcisse Karugarama told The New Times yesterday that of the total 9,276 prisoners due to be provisionally released, 8,604 are accused of participating in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, while only 672 are convicts of ordinary crimes. The New Times
	Rights body blasts HRW over report 7th February 2007: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has scoffed at the recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), on the security situation in Rwanda saying it is not objective. In a statement released on Monday, the Commission said that the report entitled Murder in the Eastern Rwanda by the US-based rights organisation,... The New Times
	Senate endorses ICTR transfers’ Bill 6th February 2007: The Senate yesterday evening unanimously endorsed the special bill on the transfer of cases from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).The Bill was tabled by justice minister Tharcisse Karugarama. The New Times
	ICTR to pay acquitted ex-minister 4th February 2007: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda is to pay $2,000 (about Frw1.2m) to André Rwamakuba, a former minister in charge of primary and secondary education, according to sources at the Arusha-based court. The New Times
	MP appears before Gacaca over utterances 4th February 2007: SOUTHERN PROVINCE : HUYE - Honorable Ngirabakunzi Elie, a Member of Parliament from Liberal party (PL), appeared before Matyazo Gacaca court on 31st January 2007 over his utterances perceived as negation of 1994 Genocide and using his power and personality as a honourable Member of Parliament during last year's Emmanuel Musoni's Genocide case. The New Times
	Genocide suspects: Justice to meet over release date 3rd February 2007: The Ministry of Justice has invited different stakeholders to a meeting whose agenda will include fixing the date for the release of thousands of prisoners, mainly suspects of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide Speaking to The New Times yesterday, Justice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama, said the meeting would be held on Tuesday at the ministry headquarters in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. The New Times
	Genocide suspects hack child 31st January 2007: A group of five genocide suspects on Sunday, January 28 hacked six-year Brian Ntwari (pictured) of Rwezamenyo Cell, Nyamirambo Sector of Nyarugenge District, leaving him for dead. Ntwari's father Emmanuel Rusagara said Majuti Kibombo, one Seremani, Mama Rera and one Masumbi collectively planned, after which one of them severely cut his son with a panga on the forehead. The New Times
	High Court denies Kalisa bail 31st January 2007: A three-man Coram led by High Court Principal Judge, Justice Johnston Busingye denied bail to the former CEO of the Bank of Commerce, Development and Industry, (BCDI), Alfred Kalisa. The New Times
	Rwanda’s reaction to Judge Brugiere’s indictment saga 26th January 2007: Following Judge Louis Brugiere's attempt to have arrest warrants issued against senior Rwandan officials for alleged involvement in the 1994 Genocide, the Government of Rwanda reacted to the French judge's indictment saga. Attached is the full official statement.
	Mrs Habyarimana has more options open in her apeal for French asylum 26th January 2007: Agathe Kanziga Habyarimana appeared before the French Refugee Appeals Board (RAB) after the January 4 refusal of the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) to grant her refugee status. But this is not her last option, as more superior bodies will have to decide. Rwanda News Agency (RNA)