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UK brings first charges linked to 1994 Rwanda genocide

In brief

Dr Vincent Brown, formerly known as Vincent Bajinya, has been charged with seven offences linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Prosecutors allege that he encouraged or directed violence, while he denies involvement.

Summary written by HeraldLoop from 6 sources · updated 23 Sept

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  1. 21 Sept, 16:33First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide · BBC
  2. 21 Sept, 16:54UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwandan genocide · Sky News
  3. 22 Sept, 11:25Doctor in court to face Rwanda genocide charges in UK · BBC
  4. 22 Sept, 14:28Ex-Rwandan official appears at UK trial over 1994 genocide · Al Jazeera
  5. 22 Sept, 15:06Rwandan doctor faces first UK genocide charges over 1994 killings · Courthouse News
  6. 22 Sept, 19:06Man charged over Rwanda genocide in first for U.K. · The Washington Post
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Chronological coverage

  1. 22 September
  2. The Washington Post
    Latest22 Sept, 19:06

    Man charged over Rwanda genocide in first for U.K.

    Vincent Brown stands accused of aiding in genocide and crimes against humanity during the paroxysm of violence in his native country in 1993, charges he denies.

    The Washington PostThe Washington Post•Rael Ombuor
  3. Follow-up22 Sept, 15:06

    Rwandan doctor faces first UK genocide charges over 1994 killings

    Prosecutors say Vincent Brown directed and encouraged killings during the first week of Rwanda’s genocide. He denies involvement and says he had left Kigali within days.

    Courthouse NewsCourthouse News•James Francis Whitehead
  4. Follow-up22 Sept, 14:28

    Ex-Rwandan official appears at UK trial over 1994 genocide

    Prosecutors allege Vincent Brown incited and directed acts of violence during the early days of the Rwandan genocide.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  5. Follow-up22 Sept, 11:25

    Doctor in court to face Rwanda genocide charges in UK

    Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.

    BBCBBC
  6. 21 September
  7. Follow-up21 Sept, 17:38

    Rwandan man charged with crimes linked to 1994 genocide in first case brought in UK

    Dr Vincent Brown will appear at Westminster magistrates court charged with seven offences A man has been charged with crimes linked to the genocide in Rwanda in 1994 in the first case of its kind to be brought in the UK. Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, who used to live in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda but now lives in Islington, north London, will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday charged with seven offences. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Press Association
  8. Follow-up21 Sept, 16:54

    UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwandan genocide

    A Rwandan man accused of taking part in the African nation's genocide has become the first person in the UK to face charges linked to the 1994 killings.

    Sky NewsSky News
  9. First seen21 Sept, 16:33

    First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

    Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.

    BBCBBC