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RLR V.1 - 2026

Court
Supreme Court

RNC is a terrorist group as established by prior judgments and its acts; thus, prosecution for membership of a terrorist group did not require Prosecutor General's authorization. The acts of the accused constitute completed membership of a terrorist group, not attempt, as they consented and took steps to join. Attempt does not apply to this offence. The conviction of Haragirimana was based on credible evidence, including corroborated statements. The offences of joining an irregular armed group and membership of a terrorist group cannot be cumulated; only the latter is retained. Sentences were…

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  • Terrorism
  • Membership of terrorist group
  • Irregular armed groups
  • Attempt and completion of offence
  • Procedural objections
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Criminal law RLR V.1-2026

PROSECUTION v. MUTIGANDA ET AL.

Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
RPA 00103/2021/CA

The accused were properly prosecuted and convicted for membership of a terrorist group, as RNC is judicially recognized as such; Prosecutor General's authorization is not required for terrorism charges; offences of joining an irregular armed group and membership of a terrorist group cannot be cumulated; mere consent or preparatory acts suffice to consummate the offence; admissions not consistently maintained do not warrant further mitigation; sentences imposed are proportionate and not subject to suspension.

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  • Terrorism
  • Membership of terrorist group
  • Irregular armed group
  • Criminal procedure
  • Prosecutorial competence
  • Sentence mitigation
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Criminal law RPA 00103/2021/CA

PROSECUTION v. MUTIGANDA ET AL.

Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
RPA 00103/2021/CA

The accused were properly prosecuted for membership of a terrorist group, as the RNC military wing is judicially recognized as a terrorist organization. Authorization from the Prosecutor General was not required for this offence. The offences of joining an irregular armed group and membership of a terrorist group cannot be cumulated; only the latter applies. The evidence, including admissions and corroborating statements, was sufficient to convict. The acts of the accused constituted consummated offences, not attempts, as consent to join suffices. Sentence mitigation was already applied; furt…

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  • Terrorism
  • Membership of terrorist group
  • Irregular armed group
  • Criminal procedure
  • Attempt
  • Sentence mitigation
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