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Why is Rwandan genocide suspect being prosecuted in Germany

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July 2, 2026

A Rwandan-German national has been arrested for his role in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. But why is Germany choosing to prosecute him when the crimes were committed elsewhere?

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