Ukiliho Kayishema Fulgence, a fugitive accused of masterminding the massacre of more than 2,000 Tutsi refugees during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been apprehended in Paarl, South Africa. With a 27yearlong manhunt, Fulgence now faces a list of 52 charges, including multiple counts related to the Refugees Act and Immigration Act. This article explores the key aspects of the story, shedding light on the decadeslong evasion and the legal implications at hand.
Fulgence Kayishema, a 62yearold Rwandan national, will appear in court for the third time in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on June 9th. Kayishema, who is accused of participating in the Rwandan genocide of 1994, was arrested on May 24th in Paarl, South Africa after evading capture for decades.
The recent arrest of Fulgence Kayishema in South Africa’s Western Cape has caused confusion and controversy amongst his family and friends. Despite being charged by the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in 2001, Kayishema had evaded authorities for over twenty years until his recent arrest in Paarl.
After evading arrest for more than two decades, Fulgence Kayishema, one of the world’s most wanted genocide fugitives, was arrested in Paarl, Western Cape, on 24 May. This has been a significant victory for international justice as Kayishema allegedly played a key role in orchestrating the murder of approximately 2,000 Tutsis during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
A 61yearold Rwandan fugitive, who was allegedly involved in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been captured in South Africa after evading authorities for over 20 years. The arrest was made possible through the collaboration of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (DPCI), Crimes Against the State, and Interpol.
