Belgian court convicts ex-Rwandan official of genocide | The Malaysian Insight

Fabien Neretse is the first person to be convicted in Belgium on a genocide charge and now faces a possible life sentence. – AFP pic, December 20, 2019.

A BRUSSELS court found a former Rwandan official guilty of genocide yesterday after hearing of his role in the 1994 massacres in his country. Fabien Neretse, who protested his innocence, is the first person to be convicted in Belgium on such a charge and he now faces a possible life sentence. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

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