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Rwanda
Isaac K. [CASE DISMISSED]
Type of liability
Personne physique
Alleged perpetrator(s)
Isaac K.
Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
Rwandan
Legal classification of crime(s)
Crimes against humanity
Genocide
Source of the complaint
NGO
Ongoing proceedings
oui
Regime
1 - TPIY/TPIR
Summary of facts
Isaac K. is a former employee of the Rwandan Ministry of Public Works and Energy.
He is accused of having actively participated in the genocide against the Tutsi, in particular by organizing killings, supplying weapons and vehicles to the Interahamwe militia, and directly participating in massacres of Tutsis.
Amnesty International France recalls that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.
Legal proceedings
<p>2003: Isaac K. is sentenced in absentia by the Rwandan court. The Rwandan authorities send an extradition request to France, where Isaac K. settled after the genocide. Isaac K. is the subject of an international arrest warrant.<br />
June 23, 2007: Isaac K. is arrested at the Paris airport on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice.<br />
December 10, 2008: The Paris Court of Appeal rejects the extradition request made by the Rwandan authorities.<br />
February 2009: The CPCR files a complaint with civil party application against Isaac K.<br />
2009: A judicial investigation is opened.<br />
September 16, 2021: Isaac K. is indicted for “genocide” and “crimes against humanity”. He is placed under judicial supervision.<br />
October 13, 2024: Issac K. dies.<br />
October 2, 2025: A dismissal order is issued on account of his death.</p>
June 23, 2007: Isaac K. is arrested at the Paris airport on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice.<br />
December 10, 2008: The Paris Court of Appeal rejects the extradition request made by the Rwandan authorities.<br />
February 2009: The CPCR files a complaint with civil party application against Isaac K.<br />
2009: A judicial investigation is opened.<br />
September 16, 2021: Isaac K. is indicted for “genocide” and “crimes against humanity”. He is placed under judicial supervision.<br />
October 13, 2024: Issac K. dies.<br />
October 2, 2025: A dismissal order is issued on account of his death.</p>
Complaint
oui
Names of NGOs / Victim(s)
CPCR
Legal basis for jurisdiction (article)
Law No. 96-432 of May 22, 1996
Court of Assizes judgment
n/a
Court of Appeal ruling
n/a
Court of Cassation ruling
n/a
Sources
Trial International, "Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review 2026"