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International criminal law ICTR-2001-70-A

EMMANUEL RUKUNDO v. THE PROSECUTOR

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-2001-70-A

The Appeals Chamber found that the indictment did not sufficiently plead 'committing' as a mode of liability for certain crimes, and thus set aside Rukundo's convictions for 'committing' genocide, murder, and extermination, substituting convictions for aiding and abetting those crimes. The conviction for genocide by causing serious mental harm (sexual assault of Witness CCH) was reversed due to insufficient evidence of genocidal intent. The sentence was reduced from 25 to 23 years' imprisonment to reflect the change in the mode of liability and the reversal of one conviction. All other ground…

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  • Genocide
  • Crimes against humanity
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Sexual violence
  • Sentencing
  • Fair trial rights
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International criminal law ICTR-98-42A

Nyiramasuhuko et al. (Butare) (ICTR-98-42A) VoL II

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-98-42A

The Appeals Chamber found that, except where notice was lacking and not cured, the indictments and subsequent disclosures provided sufficient notice of the charges and material facts. Convictions were upheld where evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt for the pleaded crimes and modes of liability. Where convictions were based on unpleaded or insufficiently notified conduct, or where evidence was lacking, convictions were reversed. Sentences were reduced where undue delay or errors in aggravating factors were found, but otherwise reflected the gravity of the crimes and individual…

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  • Genocide
  • Crimes against humanity
  • War crimes
  • Command responsibility
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Incitement
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International criminal law ICTR-99-54A-A

JEAN DE DIEU KAMUHANDA v. THE PROSECUTOR (APPEAL JUDGMENT)

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-99-54A-A

The Appeals Chamber found that the appellant was properly convicted for ordering genocide and extermination as crimes against humanity based on credible evidence of his presence, authority, and actions at the Gikomero Parish Compound on 12 April 1994, including giving the order to attack. The convictions for instigating and aiding and abetting were vacated due to insufficient nexus between the distribution of weapons and the massacre. The appellant's arguments regarding defects in the indictment, assessment of evidence, burden of proof, and sentencing were rejected. The sentence of life impri…

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  • Genocide
  • Crimes against humanity
  • Extermination
  • Individual criminal responsibility
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Ordering
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International criminal law ICTR-01-68-A

The Prosecutor v. Grégoire Ndahimana

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-01-68-A

The ICTR Appeals Chamber dismissed Ndahimana’s appeal, partly granted the Prosecution’s appeal, and increased his sentence to 25 years for crimes linked to Nyange Church.

  • Genocide
  • Crimes against humanity
  • Command responsibility
  • Joint criminal enterprise
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Sentencing
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International criminal law ICTR-05-88-A

KALIMANZIRA v. THE PROSECUTOR (APPEAL JUDGMENT)

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-05-88-A

The Appeals Chamber found that several convictions were unsafe due to insufficient notice, lack of credible evidence, or legal errors regarding the public nature of incitement. Only the conviction for aiding and abetting genocide at Kabuye hill was upheld, as the evidence established substantial contribution and knowledge of genocidal intent. The sentence was reduced to reflect the reversal of most convictions.

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  • Genocide
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Instigation
  • Direct and public incitement
  • Fair trial rights
  • Disclosure obligations
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International criminal law ICTR-01-73-T

The Prosecutor v. Protais Zigiranyirazo (Judgment and Sentence)

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-01-73-T

The Chamber found that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the accused's involvement in most alleged meetings, the creation or support of the Interahamwe, or responsibility for the Rurunga Hill massacre, roadblocks in Gisenyi, and individual murders. However, the Chamber found that at Kesho Hill, Zigiranyirazo participated in a joint criminal enterprise to kill Tutsi by addressing and encouraging assailants, and that at the Kiyovu roadblock, he aided and abetted genocide by instructing those manning the roadblock to check identity cards for Tutsi and providing support, kno…

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  • Genocide
  • Crimes against humanity
  • Extermination
  • Murder
  • Conspiracy
  • Complicity
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International criminal law ICTR-2001-66-A

THE PROSECUTOR V. ATHANASE SEROMBA (APPEAL JUDGEMENT)

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-2001-66-A

ICTR Appeals Chamber judgment on Seromba’s liability for genocide and extermination, addressing fair-trial objections, indictment defects, evidence, and sentence.

  • Genocide
  • Crimes against humanity
  • Extermination
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Modes of liability
  • Sentencing
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International criminal law ICTR-2001-66-I

THE PROSECUTOR V. ATHANASE SEROMBA (TRIAL JUDGEMENT)

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-2001-66-I

ICTR Trial Chamber III convicted Athanase Seromba of genocide and extermination by aiding and abetting, and sentenced him to 15 years.

  • Genocide
  • Crimes against humanity
  • Extermination
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Individual criminal responsibility
  • Crimes-against-humanity
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International criminal law ICTR-2001-64-A

SYLVESTRE GACUMBITSI V. THE PROSECUTOR (APPEAL JUDGEMENT)

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR-2001-64-A

The Appeals Chamber found that the appellant’s convictions for genocide, extermination, and rape as crimes against humanity were supported by sufficient evidence and that any defects in the indictment regarding the killing of Mr. Murefu were cured by timely, clear, and consistent information. The Chamber also found that the appellant aided and abetted the murder of his tenants and was responsible for ordering crimes committed by all attackers. The sentence of thirty years was quashed and replaced with imprisonment for the remainder of the appellant’s life, reflecting the gravity of the crimes…

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  • Genocide
  • Crimes against humanity
  • Extermination
  • Rape
  • Murder
  • Aiding and abetting
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International criminal law ICTR 00-60-T

THE PROSECUTOR v. PAUL BISENGIMANA (JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE)

Court
International Tribunal for Rwanda
Case number
ICTR 00-60-T

Trial Chamber II convicted Paul Bisengimana of extermination as a crime against humanity and sentenced him to 15 years’ imprisonment after a guilty plea.

  • Crimes against humanity
  • Extermination
  • Murder
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Individual criminal responsibility
  • Sentencing
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