Rwandan Officer Indicted in France for Genocide.
Cyprien Kayumba, a former Rwandan officer, is on trial in Paris. His initial case was dropped. The prosecution is now appealing the judge's decision.
Cyprien Kayumba has lived in France since 1998. He is accused of supplying weapons during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The case claims he helped kill Tutsi people. A previous agreement stopped the trial, but prosecutors and others appealed. The appeal means the trial will continue in France.
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Kayumba Trial in Paris
Cyprien Kayumba, a former Rwandan officer, is being tried in Paris.
Genocide Complicity Charges
Kayumba is accused of supplying weapons during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Previous Non-Prosecution Appeal
Kayumba previously received a non-prosecution agreement, which was appealed.
Prosecution Appeals Decision
The prosecution is seeking to continue the trial after a previous ruling.
Accusations Against Kayumba
Kayumba is accused of complicity in the extermination of Tutsi people.