Rwanda
Marcel H.
Type of liability
Personne physique
Alleged perpetrator(s)
Marcel H.
Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
French-Rwandan
Legal classification of crime(s)
Genocide
Complicity in crimes against humanity
Source of the complaint
NGO
Ongoing proceedings
oui
Regime
1 - TPIY/TPIR
Summary of facts
Marcel H. is a former French-Rwandan priest of the parish of Mubuga, in southern Rwanda.
He is accused of having refused food and water to the Tutsis who had taken refuge in his church, while supplying food to the Interahamwe militias that attacked the Tutsis gathered in the church.
After arriving in France, he continued to serve as a priest in Charente-Maritime, in the Diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes.
Amnesty International France recalls that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.
Legal proceedings
June 30, 2015: An international arrest warrant is issued by Rwanda.<br />
June 29, 2016: The Poitiers Court of Appeal issues a favorable opinion on the extradition request made by Rwanda.<br />
October 27, 2016: The Court of Cassation quashes the judgment of the Court of Appeal and rejects the extradition request.<br />
July 26, 2019: A judicial investigation is opened.<br />
February 17, 2021: The CPCR joins as a civil party.<br />
April 14, 2021: Marcel H. is indicted for “genocide” and “complicity in crimes against humanity”.<br />
May 5, 2021: Marcel H. is released and placed under judicial supervision.</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
CPCR, « Le CPCR se constitue partie civile dans de nouveaux dossiers »