Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga, 93, dies in custody

Newmail | 17-05-2026 03:57pm |

Felicien Kabuga, a 93-year-old suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has passed away while in custody, according to a statement from a United Nations court. Kabuga was facing charges related to his alleged role in the genocide, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people. His death marks a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to address accountability for the atrocities committed during that period. Further details regarding the circumstances of his death have not been disclosed.

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