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August 9, 2025
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Rwanda genocide suspect extradited from Norway

Rwanda genocide suspect extradited from Norway

Francois Gasana, 53, was detained in Norway in 2022 by police who said at the time Kigali had accused him of "committing a murder during the 1994 genocide"...

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Norwegian authorities have extradited Francois Gasana, a suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, back to Rwanda. Gasana, 53, who was detained in Norway in 2022, faces a new trial after his prior genocide conviction and 19-year prison sentence by a Gacaca Court were nullified upon his return.

  • An estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed during the 1994 genocide.
  • The Rwanda National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) confirmed Gasana's extradition, praising Norway's cooperation.
  • Norway has extradited other genocide fugitives and is among Western countries that have convicted genocide suspects since 2009.

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