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Rukundo Trial Starts

15 November 2006
The trial of Emmanuel Rukundo, former Military Chaplain in the Rwandan Armed Forces (FAR) in Ruhengeri Prefecture, began today in accordance with Article 15bis of the Statute in the absence of Judge Taghrid Hikmet before Trial Chamber II. The Chamber is composed of Judges Asoka de Silva, presiding, Taghrid Hikmet and Seon Ki Park. Rukundo was also the Military Chaplain in... more

ICTR’s Annual Report Presented to the General Assembly

10 October 2006
On Monday 09 October 2006, Judge Erik Møse, President of the ICTR presented the eleventh annual report to the General Assembly. Since the last report, the Trial Chambers have delivered six new judgements and another case is nearing judgement. So far, judgements have been rendered or trials are on-going in respect to a total of fifty-six accused. The President informed the... more

ICTR Prosecutor and Representatives of Diplomatic Missions Meet Kenyan Officials

27 September 2006
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Hassan Bubacar Jallow, and representatives of 25 diplomatic missions in Kenya on 27 September 2006 met in Nairobi with Honourable Martha Karua, Minister of Justice, and Honourable Moses Wetangula, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs. Discussions focussed on the urgency in apprehending Felicien Kabuga. Mr... more

Nchamihigo Trial Starts

25 September 2006
The trial of Siméon Nchamihigo, former Deputy Prosecutor in Cyangugu Prefecture, began today before Trial Chamber III composed of Judge Charles Michael Dennis Byron (presiding), Judge Gberdao Gustave Kam and Judge Robert Fremr. Nchamihigo who was also the Secretary for the Coalition pour la Défense de la République (CDR) in Cyangugu Prefecture in 1994 , is charged with four... more

“Friends of ICTR” Visit Arusha

25 September 2006
“Friends of the ICTR”, a group of eight diplomats from Dar-es-Salaam, today held discussions at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda aimed at providing support to the Tribunal. They were in Arusha for a briefing on the status of the Tribunal’s work and how the members might assist in completing that work by 2008. Tribunal officials, including President... more

André Rwamakuba Not Guilty on All Charges

20 September 2006
Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda today unanimously acquitted André Rwamakuba, the former Minister of Primary and Secondary Education in the 1994 Interim Government , of all charges brought against him. Rwamakuba was charged with genocide, or alternatively, complicity in genocide, and extermination and murder as crimes against humanity for... more

Trial of Singer Bikindi Begins

18 September 2006
The trial of well known singer and composer of popular music, Simon Bikindi, 52, today commenced before newly composed Trial Chamber III, comprising of Judges Inés Mónica Weinberg de Roca, presiding, Florence Rita Arrey and Robert Fremr. Bikindi was also an official in Ministry of Youth and Sports and a member of the Mouvement Républicain National pour le Développement et la... more

Judge Robert Fremr Sworn

15 September 2006
Judge Robert Fremr( Czech Republic) was sworn in as ad litem judge at a ceremony held today at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The ceremony was administered by the Tribunal’s President, Judge Erik Møse and witnessed by the Registrar, Mr. Adama Dieng, representing the United Nations Secretary-General. Judge Fremrreplaces Judge Flavia Lattanzi ( Italy). Before... more

ICTR Renders 2 Judgements: 1. Jean Mpambara Not Guilty on All Charges

12 September 2006
Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda today acquitted Jean Mpambara, the former bourgmestre of Rukara Commune in Kibungo Prefecture, of all charges brought against him. Mpambara was charged with genocide and extermination for his alleged involvement in attacks at three different locations in his Commune. He was not alleged to have killed anyone... more

ICTR Renders 2 Judgements: 2. Tharcisse Muvunyi Sentenced to 25 years Imprisonment

12 September 2006
Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda found today Lieutenant Colonel Tharcisse Muvunyi the former Commander of the Rwandan military school, Ecole des Sous-officiers (ESO), guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity (other inhumane acts). Meanwhile, the Trial Chamber found him not guilty of crimes against humanity (rape) and dismissed the... more