Gatete Ruhumuliza, a Rwandan lawyer and political analyst, described Kayishema as an “important” figure among genocide perpetrators. “This appears to be just the start of a longer process for justice for many people who suffered during the Rwandan genocide,” said Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller, reporting from Cape Town. Kayishema will be held at Cape Town’s Pollsmoor Prison ahead of extradition to Rwanda. “While he was being arrested, more information came, which could mean us adding more charges,” NPA provincial spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila told journalists, saying prosecutors would oppose bail should he seek it. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the case was postponed to June 2 to allow it time for further investigation. In his brief court appearance, Kayishema was accompanied by masked police officers with automatic weapons and bullet-resistant vests.
… I didn’t have any role.” Kayishema holds up a book emblazoned with ‘Jesus First’ during his appearance in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court “What can I say? We are sorry to hear what was happening,” he responded after coming up from holding cells at Cape Town Magistrates’ Court.
They seek the location and arrest of fugitives wanted for prosecution or to serve prison sentences.Įntering court on Friday for an initial hearing with a Bible and book emblazoned with “Jesus First”, the 62-year-old was asked by a journalist if he had anything to say to victims. Red notices go out to law enforcement agencies around the world. South African police said the arrest was made in response to an Interpol red notice. He was arrested on Wednesday under the false name of Donatien Nibashumba on a grape farm in Paarl, 60km (35 miles) north of Cape Town. Kayishema is accused of taking part in the killing of 2,000 people sheltering inside a Catholic church in one of the 1994 Rwandan genocide’s bloodiest episodes. Fulgence Kayishema, one of the most wanted remaining fugitives of the Rwandan genocide, has appeared before a court in the South African city of Cape Town following his arrest this week after 22 years on the run.
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