Rwanda: First Genocide Trial in Sweden Takes Off

Arusha — A Swede of Rwandan origin, Stanislas Mbanenande, went on trial Friday on charges of taking part in the killings of tens of thousands of people during the 1994 genocide in his homeland, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).

This is the first such case in the Nordic country. The 54 years old Hutu is charged with genocide and crimes against international law and faces up to life in prison if convicted.

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