Rwanda
Pierre K.
Type of liability
Personne physique
Alleged perpetrator(s)
Pierre K.
Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
Rwandan
Legal classification of crime(s)
Complicity in genocide
Complicity in crimes against humanity
Source of the complaint
NGO
Ongoing proceedings
oui
Regime
1 - TPIY/TPIR
Summary of facts
Pierre K. is a former Rwandan member of parliament and prefect, allegedly a member of the Interahamwe movement, the main Hutu militia and armed force of the genocide.
He is reportedly a shareholder of Radiotélévision des Milles Collines, known for having incited the genocide against the Tutsi by spreading hatred against the group.
He also allegedly took part personally in the massacres.
Amnesty International France recalls that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.
Legal proceedings
October 18, 2021: The public prosecutor opens a judicial investigation into Pierre K.’s involvement in crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity allegedly committed between April and July 1994.<br />
September 19, 2023: Pierre K. is indicted for “genocide” and “conspiracy to commit this crime.” He is placed in pre-trial detention in Paris.<br />
May 3, 2024: Pierre K. is released.<br />
October 15, 2025: The Public Prosecutor’s Office requests that Pierre Kayondo be committed for trial before the Paris Assize Court for genocide, complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and participation in a conspiracy to prepare crimes of genocide and other crimes against humanity.</p>
Complaint
Names of NGOs / Victim(s)
FIDH
LDH
Survie
CPCR
Legal basis for jurisdiction (article)
Court of Assizes judgment
Court of Appeal ruling
Court of Cassation ruling
Sources
Trial international, "Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review 2026"