Rwanda: Further information on Fear for safety/Legal concern: Fran�ois-Xavier Byuma (m)

Index Number: AFR 47/009/2007
Date Published: 9 July 2007
Categories: Africa, Rwanda

Francois-Xavier Byuma was sentenced to 19 years' imprisonment on 27 May, for participating in weapons training during the 1994 genocide, after an unfair trial. He has lodged an appeal, which is due to be heard on 14 July, at the same court.