First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
By Matt Spivey and Daniel Sandford, UK correspondent
A Rwandan man, formerly known as Dr Vincent Bajinya, has been charged with offences relating to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. This is the first time charges related to the genocide against the Tutsi have been brought in the UK.
Dr Vincent Brown, aged 65, faces one charge of conduct ancillary to genocide and six charges of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
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