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The Court of Appeal upheld continued detention of Civ Rwasamanzi Emile, finding the military court had jurisdiction and that exceptional, serious reasons justified detention.
Sentences imposed by different judgments for different offences must be served consecutively, not concurrently, unless the law expressly provides otherwise. The appellant's continued detention was lawful as he had not completed all sentences. The respondent is entitled to partial damages for costs incurred in defending the suit.
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The Supreme Court held that Habyarimana Philbert and Habimana Melchior were unlawfully detained after appealing while previously at liberty, and ordered their immediate release pending appeal.
The Supreme Court held that Habyarimana Philbert and Habimana Melchior were detained unlawfully pending appeal and ordered their immediate release.
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