French court drops genocide case against Rwandan priest
October 08, 2015
Citing lack of evidence, a French court has decided not to pursue genocide charges against a Rwandan priest who now ministers in Gisors, France.
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Father Wenceslas Munyeshyaka has been convicted in absentia by a Rwandan court for allegedly taking part in the 1994 genocide.
“The dismissal of charges against Wenceslas Munyeshyaka is nonsense under law and justice,” charged Rwanda's National Commission for the Fight against the Genocide, according to a Rwandan newspaper report.
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Further information:
- France drops genocide, torture case (AFP)
- Rwanda: Govt Slams France's Dismissal of Munyeshyaka Genocide Case (New Times)
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