Rwandan Rebel Leader Arrested in France

Callixte Mbarushimana is the first senior leader arrested by the International Criminal Court for crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kivu provinces.
  • Rwanda:   Mbarushimana to Stand Trial at ICC

    New Times, 4 November 2010

    A French court Wednesday finally approved the transfer of Callixte Mbarushimana, the Executive Secretary of the Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), from France to the… Read more »

Callixte Mbarushimana, centre.

  • Rwanda:   Exiled Rebel Leader to Fight Extradition

    RFI, 15 October 2010

    Rwandan rebel leader Callixte Mbarushimana, arrested Monday in Paris, will challenge his surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes and crimes… Read more »

  • Rwanda:   Leader Arrested in France for Alleged DRC War Crimes

    UN News, 11 October 2010

    A Rwandan rebel leader was arrested in France today on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant on suspicion of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in… Read more »

  • Rwanda:   Rebel Chief Arrested in France

    RFI, 11 October 2010

    A Rwandan rebel leader wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was arrested in Paris on Monday, the International Criminal Court… Read more »

  • Rwanda:   Rebel's Arrest Sends Strong Message

    HRW, 11 October 2010

    The arrest in France of a Rwandan rebel leader for serious crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo sends a strong signal that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is at work… Read more »

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