Rwanda: Unpacking the Request for Early Release By Three Rwanda Genocide Prisoners

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Three Rwandan prisoners convicted of genocide by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda have requested early release from the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. This has drawn widespread anger in Rwanda - from citizens and the government. We spoke to Jennifer Trahan about how this process might unfold.

What is the UN Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals and how does it work?

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