In a trial Involving a Rwandan genocide suspect in Norway, Witnesses told Oslo Court that Sadi Bugingo led a militia that made victims dig their graves then killed them with hand grenades and machetes during 1994 Genocide against Tutsi.
Bugingo has pleaded not guilty to a charge of aggravated murder adding that “he funded the militia, led its attack and worked with the local leadrs to organize the murder spree” several witnesses testified.
Bugingo moved to Norway in 2002. He was arrested and put on trial there after Rwanda told Norwegian authorities in 2008 he was suspected of taking part in the genocide against Tutsi.
Witnesses said Bugingo did not kill anyone himself but led, encouraged and organised the killings – acts that amount to murder in Norwegian law.
He played a similar role in the killing of another 1,000 people at the town’s St. Joseph Catholic Centre in former Kibungo the following day, witnesses added.
Bugingo faces a maximum 21-year prison sentence if convicted.
Norwegian prosecutors have said there are more than 20 witnesses on the case and expect another 80 to testify via a video link in a trial that will run until December.
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