The Paris Criminal Court has sentenced former Prefet of Gikongoro Prefecture Laurent Bucyibaruta to 20 years in jail over over complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity. Bucyibaruta who has…
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I Feel Remorse – Bucyibaruta Ahead of Verdict Due Today
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 10:12 amParis Criminal Court has today concluded hearing in a Genocide case where former Prefet of Gikongoro Prefecture is accused of Participation in the massacre that cost lives to scores of…
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Defence Asks Paris Court to “Have the Courage” to Clear Bucyibaruta of All Charges
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 3:19 pmHearing in the Genocide case involving former prefet of Gikongoro Prefecture Laurent Bucyibaruta against Prosecution in Paris Criminal Court is nearing conclusion with defence requesting the court to clear Bucyibaruta…
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Rwandans in Republic of the Congo Celebrate Liberation Day
by KT Press Reporter 1:31 pmThe Rwandan Embassy on Monday celebrated the 28th anniversary of the “Liberation Day” which marks the end of the 1994 genocide perpetrated against Tutsi and the beginning of a new…
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Women Parliamentary Network Adopts Resolution on Ending Gender Based Violance
by Daniel Sabiiti 1:05 pmThe 47th Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly (APF) Network of Women Parliamentarians has passed a draft resolution on the framework policy to prevent and fight against harassment of women and girls in…
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Rwanda will this week host the 47th Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly (APF) which will be an opportunity for member assemblies to discuss sustainable peace in Africa and the world. The l’Assemblée…
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Gikongoro Prefet Says He Was In His Office Busy With Work As Tutsi In Murambi Were Being Killed
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 10:45 pmFormer Prefet of Gikongoro Prefecture during the Genocide against Tutsi sent the Paris Criminal Court to shock when he said that, in the working hours of April 21, 1994, he…
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Paris Court Starts Tough Interrogation In Bucyibaruta Case
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 3:22 pmLaurent BucyibarutaThe Paris Criminal Court has continued the hearing in Genocide case involving the prosecution against former Prefet of Gikongoro, Laurent Bucyibaruta. On July 5, the presiding judge continued with…
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Kagame Awards Ghanaian Generals with National Order of Bravery
by Vincent Gasana 1:08 amAmong the now customary acts performed on 4th July, is recognising individuals, who distinguished themselves, in some way or other, during the struggle for national liberation. These occasions, are almost…
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Bucyibaruta’s Defence Witnesses Take “Padiri” As Indicative of Uprightness
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 8:51 amAs I follow the case of Bucyibaruta, now taking place in Paris criminal court, my mind constantly travels back to Murambi, Cyanika, Kibeho and especially Kaduha where the crimes of…
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Paris: Rwanda Minister Bizimana Appears for Prosecution in Bucyibaruta Genocide Trial
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 3:44 pmOn June 30, Rwanda’s Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement Dr Jean Damascène Bizimana was the main witness of the day at the Paris Criminal Court, against Laurent Bucyibaruta,…
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First Ladies from Commonwealth Member Countries Join Battle Against Cervical Cancer
by Daniel Sabiiti 6:58 pmSpouses and partners of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM2022) in Kigali have committed to take action on cervical cancer elimination ensuring women have access to vaccines. The commitment was…