Embattled Genocide suspect pastor Jean Uwinkindi has arrived in Kigali-Rwanda aboard Rwandair.
Alain Mukurarinda Spokesperson of the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) said, “NPPA would like to thank the ICTR generally for the significant vote of confidence it has given to the Rwandan justice system, and for the smooth execution of this transfer.”
Uwinkindi’s lawyer Claver Sindayigaya had petitioned the Appeals Chamber of the ICTR to stay at the Arusha facility citing recent developments in opposition leader Victoire Ingabire’s case before the High Court in Rwanda.
Sindayigaya had alleged that compelling evidence had come to the light that the prosecution authority has acted in a manner inconsistent with respect for the defendant’s fair trial and, at the same time, the High Court before which Uwinkindi’s case would be heard has permitted such serious violations of rights to go unchecked.
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