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Trial for 41 Rwandan Muslim terrorism suspects resumes in Kigali

Xinhua, February 16, 2017 Adjust font size:

The trial of 41 Rwandan Muslims suspected of involvement in terrorism crimes resumed Wednesday at the High Court in Kigali with prosecution praying for the hearing to be conducted in camera over security concerns.

The suspects, including five women are accused of multiple counts, including belonging to a terrorist organization, complicity in a terrorist act, formation of a criminal gang and financing terrorism.

Prosecution alleges that the suspects committed the crimes in different areas of Rwanda.

Defense lawyers however asked court to disregard the prosecution request for the trial to be conducted in camera, arguing the public had right to follow the proceedings.

The High Court set March 15 to announce its decision on prosecution request before hearing can continue.

On August 19 last year, Rwandan police shot dead three suspected terrorists in a targeted operation in Rusizi district, western Rwanda after they reportedly turned violent and resisted arrest.

They were suspected of belonging to ISIL. Endit