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First Person Convicted of War Crimes in Canada

Desire Munyaneza. First Person Convicted of War Crimes in Canada. Summary Slide. Rwandan Genocide War Crimes and Canada Désiré’s Case Prosecution’s Case Why is this Newsworthy? Questions End. Rwandan Genocide. Tusti vs Hutu Tutsi minority, Hutu majority

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First Person Convicted of War Crimes in Canada

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  1. Desire Munyaneza First Person Convicted of War Crimes in Canada

  2. Summary Slide • Rwandan Genocide • War Crimes and Canada • Désiré’s Case • Prosecution’s Case • Why is this Newsworthy? • Questions • End

  3. Rwandan Genocide • Tusti vs Hutu • Tutsi minority, Hutu majority • Belgians chose Tutsis to lead Rwanda • The Akazu planned and carried out the genocide • An estimated 800,000 Tutsis dead in 100 days

  4. War Crimes and Canada • International Criminal Court • Geneva Conventions • Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act

  5. Désiré’s Case • Defence acknowledge that the genocide did happen, confirmed by Roméo Dallaire • Questioned credibility of RCMP officer Guy Poudrier

  6. Prosecution’s Case • Witness said Munyaneza was among militia members and soldiers who beat and killed refugees • Another described him as the leader • Yet another heard Munyaneza order murder and rape • Also accused of abduction

  7. Outcome • Convicted on May 22, 2009 • His lawyer claims he will appeal • Sentencing postponed until Sept. 9/09

  8. Why is This Newsworthy? • Sets a precedent • Helps us remember the genocide • Shows Canada’s strength

  9. Questions • Should countries outside of the conflict area be able to prosecute people for war crimes? • What do you think about the conviction? Did they make the right choice? Why? • How can prosecuting war crimes in outside countries be made more effective?

  10. The End

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