{{French court paves way for pair accused of 1994 massacre to be tried at home, though they could still challenge verdict.}}<\/p>\n
A French appeals court has approved the extradition of two Rwandans wanted at home for their alleged role in the 1994 genocide against Tutsis.<\/p>\n
The ruling on Claude Muhayimana, 52, a French citizen since 2010, and Innocent Musabyimana, 41, is not final and can still be challenged.<\/p>\n
Although countries such as Canada and Norway have extradited genocide suspects, France has so far refused to do so.<\/p>\n
But it has sent some to Tanzania to face trial at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.<\/p>\n
The two men’s case will now go up to a higher court for a final ruling after their lawyer, Philippe Meilhac, signalled his intention to appeal.<\/p>\n
If the extradition is approved, France would still have to sign an extradition treaty with Rwanda for the pair to be sent back.<\/p>\n
The head of the appeals court, Jean Bertholin, told the men their “lives will not be in danger if you return to your country and you will be guaranteed a fair trial”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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