The French prosecution has requested that Eugène Rwamucyo, who is accused of genocide and crimes against humanity, be sentenced to 30 years in prison. This comes after six weeks of hearing his appeal. On October 30, 2024, the court had sentenced Dr. Rwamucyo to 27 years in prison. He has been on appeal since June 9, 2026, and has maintained that he did not play any role in the crimes he is accused of in the former Butare Prefecture. Rwamucyo, 67…
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The French prosecution has requested that Eugène Rwamucyo, who is accused of genocide and crimes against humanity, be sentenced to 30 years in prison. This comes after six weeks of hearing his appeal. On October 30, 2024, the court had sentenced Dr. Rwamucyo to 27 years in prison. He has been on appeal since June 9, 2026, and has maintained that he did not play any role in the crimes he is accused of in the former Butare Prefecture. Rwamucyo, 67…