First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.
A Rwandan man living in north London, Dr Vincent Brown, has become the first individual in the UK to be charged with offences related to the 1994 Rwanda genocide against the Tutsi, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Brown, 65, faces one charge of conduct ancillary to genocide and six charges of conduct ancillary to murder as crimes against humanity.
The charges stem from a seven-year investigation initiated by the Metropolitan Police after a request from the Rwandan government, with the War Crimes Team at the Metropolitan Police concluding that the legal criteria for criminal charges were met. Brown is accused of directing and inciting acts of murder and genocide committed by others.
The Metropolitan Police emphasized that this case demonstrates the UK's commitment to not being a safe haven for individuals suspected of international crimes, with ongoing investigations into other suspects.
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