Speaking recently to One Nation Radio, an online radio for Rwandan Diaspora airing news about Rwanda, the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) spokesperson, Faustin Nkusi said that though they collaborate with international non-government organisations, Police and individuals in providing information that could lead to the arrest of genocide fugitives, Rwandans living in the diaspora should also put more efforts in the exercise.
“Genocide is a big crime, they should help us in providing information they could have so that they facilitate judicial system in their host countries or facilitate Rwanda to reveal the truth,” he said.
He said that there are many challenges which deter the arrest of suspects, like political will, identifying their whereabouts, disguising themselves by changing identification and nationality among others.
Also arresting process is hampered by countries which do not have laws punishing genocide crime, but require DNA tests for the suspects.
Currently, 17 Rwandans suspected on role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi have been extradited to be tried in Rwanda and 20 more have been tried in host countries.
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