NY Beekeeper Arrested for Alleged Role in Rwandan Genocide
A shocking revelation has emerged in New York: Faustin Nsabumukunzi, a 65-year-old beekeeper, has been arrested and charged with concealing his alleged leadership role in the Rwandan genocide of the mid-1990s. Nsabumukunzi, who has resided in the US for decades, is accused of lying on his green card and citizenship applications.
<img src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/915a819a595fe756efa848d08d094a37a2d0dac7/0_0_2200_3300/master/2200.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none" alt="Faustin Nsabumukunzi scrapes honeycombs from a hive on Long Island, New York, in 2006." width="445" height="667.5">The Charges
Prosecutors allege Nsabumukunzi, a resident of Bridgehampton, Long Island, falsely claimed he wasn't involved in the genocide. The indictment details his alleged participation in killings, setting up roadblocks to detain and kill Tutsis, and inciting violence against them. The prosecution further claims Nsabumukunzi urged Hutus to kill Tutsis and encouraged the rape of Tutsi women.
Nsabumukunzi's Response and Defense
Nsabumukunzi pleaded not guilty and was released on $250,000 bail. His lawyer claims he's a law-abiding citizen who lost family during the genocide and is a victim himself. However, prosecutors cite witness testimonies contradicting this claim.
Upon arrest, Nsabumukunzi reportedly stated, "I know I’m finished." He was previously sentenced to life in prison in absentia by a Rwandan court on genocide charges.
The Aftermath
This case highlights the complexities of pursuing justice for past atrocities. Nsabumukunzi's case is currently underway, and the legal battle promises to be significant. The accusations against him are extremely serious, carrying immense weight due to the scale of the Rwandan genocide.
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