Rwanda
Madjaliwa S.
Type of liability
Personne physique
Alleged perpetrator(s)
Madjaliwa S.
Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
Rwandan
Legal classification of crime(s)
Genocide
Crimes against humanity
Complicity in genocide
Complicity in crimes against humanity
Source of the complaint
Public Prosecutor's Office
Ongoing proceedings
oui
Regime
1 - TPIY/TPIR
Summary of facts
Madjaliwa S. allegedly played a particular role at a roadblock known as “Chez Premier.” He allegedly directed and actively participated in the arrests and executions of civilians at this “barrier.”
Amnesty International France recalls that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.
Legal proceedings
In 2017: Madjaliwa S. obtains refugee status in France.<br />
November 19, 2019: a judicial investigation is opened in France.<br />
July 7, 2023: he is indicted for “genocide,” “crimes against humanity,” “complicity in genocide” and “complicity in crimes against humanity” and is placed in pre-trial detention.<br />
In August 2023: the CPCR joins the proceedings as a civil party.<br />
October 29, 2024: the Public Prosecutor’s Office issues its final submissions requesting the committal of Madjaliwa M. for trial before the Assize Court for “genocide” and “crimes against humanity.” The investigating judges had issued a dismissal order regarding participation in a conspiracy formed for the purpose of preparing the crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity.<br />
December 6, 2024: the investigating judges issue an indictment order on charges of “genocide” and “crimes against humanity.”<br />
From November 17 to December 18, 2026: the trial of Madjaliwa S. will take place before the Paris Assize Court.</p>
Complaint
Names of NGOs / Victim(s)
Legal basis for jurisdiction (article)
Court of Assizes judgment
Court of Appeal ruling
Court of Cassation ruling
Sources
BFMTV, "Génocide au Rwanda: un homme de 58 ans vivant en France mis en examen et écroué", 2023
JusticeInfo, "Génocide au Rwanda: Procès requis en France contre un commerçant Hutu", 2024
Trial International, "Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review 2026"