French Court Sentences Former Rwandan Doctor to 27 Years for Genocide Complicity

Eugène Rwamucyo was convicted in Paris for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, though he denies the charges and plans to appeal.

Eugène Rwamucyo, a former doctor, was found guilty of complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity, but acquitted of direct genocide charges.
The prosecution accused him of spreading anti-Tutsi propaganda and assisting in mass burials to conceal evidence of genocide.
Witnesses testified that Rwamucyo incited violence against Tutsis and participated in the burial of victims in mass graves.
Rwamucyo's defense argued that his actions were motivated by public health concerns and that he was targeted for political reasons.
This case marks the eighth trial in France related to the Rwandan genocide, with previous convictions including other former Rwandan officials.