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UK Rwanda genocide criminal charges 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 21
SEP 22 · Day 2
Doctor appears in UK court to face Rwanda genocide charges
Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Brown's barrister Sam Blom-Cooper said his client denied the allegations and was intent on going in front of a jury.
The case was passed to the Old Bailey for a hearing on 9 October.
SEP 21 · Day 1
UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwanda genocide
Commander Helen Flanagan said the case demonstrates the UK is not a safe haven for individuals suspected of committing international crimes.
Vincent Brown was first arrested in 2006.
An estimated 800,000 people, mostly Tutsis, were killed in 100 days during the 1994 Rwanda genocide.