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Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwemeje ko ubujurire bwa Nyirabiguri Safi nta shingiro bufite, rusigaho igifungo cy’imyaka 15 n’ihazabu ya 5.000.000 Frw.
Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwemeje ko ubujurire bwa Nsengimana Emmanuel nta shingiro bufite, rugaragaza ko igihano yari yarahawe aricyo gito gishoboka mu mategeko.
The sentence imposed on Hitimana Issa (15 years imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,000 Frw) is the statutory minimum permitted after considering mitigating circumstances, and cannot be further reduced or suspended under the applicable laws.
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The appellate court found that Mukashyaka Divine's conviction for trafficking in narcotics was supported by her repeated confessions and corroborating witness and documentary evidence. The sentence of 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,000 RWF was the minimum allowed by law after mitigation and could not be further reduced. Suspension of the sentence was not available as the custodial term exceeded five years and no evidence of dependent children was provided.
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The Court of Appeal held that a sentence for defilement of a child cannot be reduced below 15 years on mitigating grounds, and the sentence could not be suspended.
Court of Appeal held that MRCD-FLN leaders were liable for committing acts of terrorism, rejected an irregular armed group claim, and addressed sentencing and damages.
The High Court upheld an embezzlement conviction, rejected a double-jeopardy argument based on disciplinary sanctions, and reduced and suspended the sentence.
The High Court dismissed the accused’s appeal, upholding a 10-year sentence and fine for defilement of a minor and refusing suspension of sentence.
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