Rwandan Genocide Suspect's Trial Resumes

A high court will resume hearing the case involving Leon Mugesera after the expiry of the 27 days that the court had granted him.

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  • Rwanda:  Mugesera Trial Resumes Today

    The New Times, 17 December 2012

    The High Court will today resume hearing the case involving Genocide suspect Leon Mugesera after the expiry of the 27 days that the court had granted him. read more »

Photo: Timothy Kisambira

Léon Mugesera being handcuffed (file photo): Mugesera, a linguist and former politician, is accused of incitement to genocide in a 1992 speech. He was extradited from Canada after a 15-year battle against extradition.

  • Rwanda:  Mugesera Trial Postponed Again

    Hirondelle News Agency, 20 November 2012

    A Rwandan court Monday postponed again the genocide trial of Léon Mugesera, nearly a year after he was extradited from Canada. Judges on Tuesday set December 17 as the new ... read more »

  • Rwanda:  Mugesera Granted 27-Day Trial Extension

    The New Times, 20 November 2012

    The High Court yesterday granted Genocide suspect, Leon Mugesera, 27 days for his defence counsel to prepare before the trial can commence in substance. read more »

  • Rwanda:  Mugesera's Case Resumes On December 17

    Rwanda Focus, 20 November 2012

    The High Court yesterday granted 26 days of delay to Leon Mugesera for comprehensive preparation of the trial against him before it starts in substance. read more »

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