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Belgian court adjourns trial of Genocide suspects, Basabose and Twahirwa

By IGIHE
On 10 October 2023 at 05:15

Belgium’s Court of Assizes has postponed the trial of two suspects, Pierre Basabose and Séraphin Twahirwa accused of role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The presiding judge made the decision to adjourn the trial to 10th October, to allow medical experts to provide additional information regarding Basobose’s health condition. The purpose is to determine whether he is fit to stand trial.

The trial began on October 9, with Basabose absent due to health issues. Basabose’s health concerns were noted in August 2022, with a recommendation to place him in a medical facility due to mental disorders.

Despite these issues, the court decided on June 21, 2023, that the trial would proceed.

Both suspects face charges related to genocide and war crimes, with Twahirwa also accused of rape. The trial is scheduled to continue until December 8.

The trial of Basabose and Twahirwa commended on Monday 9th October 2023.

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