Minani Fulgence

Proud to be a Rwandan

[ishimwemaria @ishimwemaria]

The court also found out #Rusesabagina's role in creating FLN, his provision of funds and purchasing for them secure phones to use, all constitute the crime of committing terrorism.

The court therefore found him culpable of the crime of terrorism.

#FLNVerdict #FLNTrial

[ishimwemaria @ishimwemaria]

The court found Paul #Rusesabagina and Nsabimana alias Sankara guilty of forming & financing FLN - a terrorist organisation responsible of killing at least 9, injuring many & destroying properties worth million as well as forcefully taking belongings of citizens. #FLNVerdict

[ishimwemaria @ishimwemaria]

Whatsapp messages retrieved by Belgian Prosecution and shared with Rwanda reveal that #Rusesabagina was the main fundraiser and financier of FLN terror outfit. #FLNTrial #FLNVerdict

[ishimwemaria @ishimwemaria]

The evidence obtained from phones (WhatsApp messages) seized from #Rusesabagina's Brussels house during a search by Belgian authorities, copies of which were provided to Rwanda reveal how Rusesabagina actively participated in planning FLN terror attacks. #FLNTrial #FLNVerdict

[ishimwemaria @ishimwemaria]

The day - Alice, Vianney, Vincent, and many other victims - Prayed for has arrived.

Today, FLN victims are to get the justice and dignity to which they are entitled. #FLNTrial #FLNVerdict

[ishimwemaria @ishimwemaria]

As the #FLNTrial vedict draws closer, here is the connection between #Rusesabagina, MRCD, and FLN terror outfit. #FLNVerdict

[ishimwemaria @ishimwemaria]

The #FLNTrial was initially scheduled for 26 January 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19; it began on 17 February 2021. #FLNVerdict

[ishimwemaria @ishimwemaria]

The wait is over! Survivors and families of the victims of FLN terror will shortly know the court verdict. The FLN terror suspects have arrived at the High Court Chamber for International and cross-border crimes. #FLNTrial #FLNVerdict

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

As someone who knew the area and with experience, Col. Nizeyimana was key in the attacks in which at least nine people were killed, many others injured and properties worth millions destroyed. He's since admitted to the majority of charges & sought leniency of the court #FLNTrial

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

The Prosecutor said that Col Nizeyimana, who joined the army in 1995, admitted to some of the charges during questioning and also admitted to working with a ‘foreign government’ to plot against Rwanda. #Rusesabagina #FLNTrial #JusticeForNyabimataVictims

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

The Prosecutor Dushimimana said that Col. Nizeyimana Marc when questioned about the charges against him and after being explained he said he agreed. He acknowledged that their numbers were not enough to defeat the FDLR and FLN. #Rusesabagina #FLNTrial #JusticeForNyabimataVictims

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

Col. Marc Nizeyimana was captured by Congolese Government forces on February 28, 2020 before he was returned to Rwanda. #Rusesabagina #FLNTrial #JusticeForNyabimataVictims

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

Col. Nizeyimana is a former member of Democratic Forces for Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR/FOCA), which he joined in 2000, till 2016 when he joined the National Council for Renewal and Democracy (CNRD Ubwiyunge) and later FNL. #Rusesabagina #FLNTrial #JusticeForNyabimataVictims

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

Among #Rusesabagina's co-accused, is Col. Marc Nizeyimana, another senior member of FLN, who also faces 9 charges including being a member of an illegal military out, being a member of a terrorist organization, murder as an act of terrorism and human trafficking. #FLNTrial

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

The Prosecutor also shed light on the different violent acts that constitute a crime, including beatings, torture and intentional bodily harm, all of which were committed to intimidate citizens. #Rusesabagina #JusticeForNyabimataVictims

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

During #FLNTrial, Prosecution detailed attacks on Rusizi district which took place btwn May and October 2019. The victims of attacks including Félix Rutayisire & Joseph Nsabimana, who're victims of a grenade attack, said they sustained injuries that led to permanent disability.

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

Apart from arson, the Prosecutor also explained how #Rusesabagina, as the leader and financier of FLN is liable for intentional murder as an act of terrorism where people were shot at and grenades lobbed at them but likely they survived but the intent was to murder them.

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

The Prosecutor said that the violent and arson acts were ‘nothing but acts of terror aimed at intimidating and threatening citizens.’ #Rusesabagina #JusticeForNyabimataVictims #FLNTrial

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

The prosecution showed photos of the attacks, including on a house in which Vincent Nsengiyumva, the ES of Nyabimata Sector, lived as well his vehicle which was also set ablaze. Nsengiyumva was also shot but luckily, he survived. #JusticeForNyabimataVictims #Rusesabagina

[Justice for Nyabimata Victims @NyabimataVictim]

That same day, #FLN militias stopped a passenger service vehicle, shot at it and its occupants before setting it on fire. Ruberwa said that the attacks were meted out on innocent civilians who had nothing to do with military activities. #JusticeForNyabimataVictims #Rusesabagina