Africa in the News
Rwanda
An article in the New York Times reports that a suspect in Rwanda’s genocide in 1994 was arrested in Uganda last week. Idelphonse Nizeyimana has been wanted by International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for crimes against humanity, for his leadership and actions involving the murder of Tutsi civilians, families, and a ceremonial Tutsi queen. He is to be charged, detained, and to stand trial for his crimes of almost 15 years ago.
Guinea
At the urging of trade union leaders, the government of Guinea has called for a national period of mourning, today and tomorrow (October 12- 13), in recognition of those killed in protests on September 28. Businesses are closed, people are staying in their homes to mourn the deaths. Riot police have been stationed in the areas to deter demonstrations, which have been declared illegal by the regime since the September 28th protest.
