Norwegian court has condemned Thursday, February 14 a Rwandan national to 21 years in prison for his role in the Rwanda’s 1994 genocide against Tutsis.
Rwanda’s Prosecutor General Martin Ngoga welcomed the verdict yesterday but warned that the task ahead shouldn’t be overlooked.
“That was the best prosecution would achieve under the circumstances. We commend the efforts by our counterparts there for a job well done so far. Nevertheless the task ahead in this case and others as well should not be overlooked,” said Ngoga.
Following his sentence, Bugingo immediately filed an appeal. No date is set for the appeal hearing yet.
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for the Fight against the Genocide, Jean de Dieu Mucyo also commended the Norwegian court for the sentence handed to Bugingo.
“Considering that 21 years is the maximum sentence, we highly commend the good work done by the Norwegian court.”
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