United Nations Tribunal Convicts Rwandan Leader of Genocide
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- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Crime, Law, Legal History, Courts, Terrorism
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Court Cases, Rulings, Appeals, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Human Rights, Massacres, Genocide, Torture
- Curriculum: African History
- Geographical Location: Rwanda
- Date: September 4, 1998
Article abstract: An international tribunal sentenced a former prime minister of Rwanda to life imprisonment for promoting genocide and committing crimes against humanity.
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
On September 4, 1998, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) sentenced Jean Kambanda, a former prime minister of Rwanda, to life imprisonment for engaging in genocide, conspiring with others to engage in genocide, and for committing crimes against humanity. Before his sentence, Kambanda had pleaded guilty to these crimes so...
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