US trial begins for Rwandan-American accused of role in genocide
Summary
A U.S. federal court in Boston has started the trial of Eric Nshimiye, a Rwandan-American, accused of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Prosecutors say he took part in violence against Tutsis during the genocide, while his defense denies these claims and argues the evidence is weak.Key Facts
- Eric Nshimiye, a Rwandan-American and U.S. citizen, is on trial for allegedly hiding his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
- The genocide saw more than 800,000 Tutsis killed by majority Hutu extremists over about 100 days.
- U.S. Homeland Security arrested Nshimiye in Ohio in 2024 for allegedly lying about his past during an interview.
- Prosecutors say Nshimiye, then a medical student in Rwanda, took part in killing and raping Tutsis.
- Nshimiye denied involvement and denied membership in pro-Hutu groups during a 2019 trial.
- He faces charges of perjury (lying under oath) and obstruction of justice.
- If found guilty, the U.S. government under President Trump could try to revoke his citizenship.
- Defense lawyers claim the prosecution relies on eyewitnesses who might mistakenly identify Nshimiye and have given conflicting statements before.
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