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Rwanda
Marcel B. [CASE DISMISSED]
Type of liability
Personne physique
Alleged perpetrator(s)
Marcel B.
Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
Rwandan
Legal classification of crime(s)
Genocide
Crimes against humanity
Source of the complaint
Public Prosecutor's Office
Ongoing proceedings
non
Regime
1 - TPIY/TPIR
4 - 113 CP
Summary of facts
Marcel B. is a former lieutenant colonel in the Rwandan army. From mid-April to July 1994, he was commander of military operations in the Ruhengeri sector, and allegedly participated in the genocide against the Tutsi.
Amnesty International France recalls that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.
Legal proceedings
<p>“January 7, 2008: Marcel B. is arrested in Toulouse on an international arrest warrant issued by Rwanda.<br />
January 30, 2008: he appears before the Toulouse Court of Appeal, which places him in detention.<br />
July 8, 2008: the Court of Cassation of Pau releases him.<br />
October 23, 2008: the Toulouse Court of Appeal issues an unfavorable opinion on the extradition of Marcel B. to Rwanda.<br />
February 3, 2021: the judicial investigation is closed.<br />
January 8, 2024: a dismissal order is issued.<br />
January 15, 2024: the CPCR appeals the order.<br />
June 19, 2024: the Investigating Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal upholds the dismissal issued by the investigating judges, making it final.</p>
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January 30, 2008: he appears before the Toulouse Court of Appeal, which places him in detention.<br />
July 8, 2008: the Court of Cassation of Pau releases him.<br />
October 23, 2008: the Toulouse Court of Appeal issues an unfavorable opinion on the extradition of Marcel B. to Rwanda.<br />
February 3, 2021: the judicial investigation is closed.<br />
January 8, 2024: a dismissal order is issued.<br />
January 15, 2024: the CPCR appeals the order.<br />
June 19, 2024: the Investigating Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal upholds the dismissal issued by the investigating judges, making it final.</p>
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Complaint
oui
Names of NGOs / Victim(s)
CPCR
Legal basis for jurisdiction (article)
Law No. 96-432 of May 22, 1996
113-6 PC
113-6 PC
Court of Assizes judgment
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Court of Appeal ruling
n/a
Court of Cassation ruling
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