Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman accused of helping finance the 1994 genocide, dies while in custody in the Netherlands at age 93. Multiple outlets describe him as a former fugitive who had been among the world’s most-wanted suspects for years. He was arrested in France in 2020 after fleeing prosecution for decades.
All reports say Kabuga is charged in connection with genocide and crimes against humanity tied to the 1994 massacres, in which about 800,000 people—mostly ethnic Tutsis—are killed. The allegations include that he encouraged and bankrolled the violence and helped arm or support Hutu militias responsible for the killings. He is described as one of Rwanda’s richest business figures and as a central financial backer in the prosecution’s account.
The articles note that Kabuga dies without a conviction, having escaped trial for a long period. His death closes the case without reaching a judicial determination on the merits of the accusations.
