The special evidence hearing of the case of former Rwandan Minister of Defence Augustin Bizimana was concluded Monday at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha, Tanzania.
Bizimana is until now still on the run. The hearing was the third and last special evidence hearing with the case.
The Tribunal’s Spokesperson, Roland Amoussouga said, “Kindly be informed that the Bizimana special deposition resumed this morning with the hearing of the last remaining witness which was completed today. Consequently, the Bizimana special deposition has come to an end.”
Bizimana is charged with conspiracy to commit genocide, genocide or complicity in genocide, as alternative count, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The other two cases whose special evidence hearings have already been completed include; Felicien Kabuga and Protais Mpiranya, former Commander of the Presidential Guard.
The special deposition hearings are being conducted to preserve evidence for future use if the fugitives in question were to be arrested.
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