Court Orders Parties To Address Two More Issues In Murekezi Extradition Case

Vincent Murekezi

The extradition case hearing of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide convict, Mr. Vincent Murekezi has been adjourned to February, 3, 2017 where both State and Defense are expected to make submissions to the court on whether genocide is an extraditable offence or not and if Rwanda is a designated country under the Extradition Act.

Concerned Citizens Disowns Kamangirah Sentiments On Murekezi Petition

The Malawi Concerned Citizens, group calling for the extradition of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide Convict, Mr. Vincent Murekezi, has reiterated their stand and distance themselves from sentiments that they have withdrawn their participation and involvement on this matter.

Malawi Arrests Rwandan Genocide Convict Murekezi

Murekezi arrest

Malawi Police have arrested the suspected 1994 Rwandan genocide convict, Mr. Vincent Murekezi.

National Police Spokesperson, James Kadadzera has confirmed that today police acted on Rwandan Government request sent to Malawi Government to have Murekezi arrested and extracted to Rwanda on genocide.

Malawians Press For Extradition Of Rwandan Genocide Convict

Phillip Kamangira 

Some concerned citizens have asked Malawi government to immediately arrest and extradite a Malawian of Rwandan origin, Vincent Banda suspected to be Vincent Murekezi a convict of the 1994 Genocide, back to Rwanda or face protests and vigils if Police fail to arrest him within 24 hours.

Speaking at a Press Conference in Lilongwe on Wednesday evening in Lilongwe, leader of the grouping, Activist, Philip Kamangira, said Murekezi is potential security risk to the country and urged the country to extradite him as a way of honouring signed protocols and treaties that regulate extradition.

Reports from investigations indicates that the suspect was issued by Malawi Government with two Malawian passports on March 10, 2016 and August 2, 2011 using the name Vincent Banda from Mbeya Tanzania and is currently having a Rwandan Passport which indicates same details which Rwandan Government name him a convict of the 1994 genocide.

The group is further calling for probe into how Murekezi whose businesses are not known in the country successfully got the passports and a licensed gun yet Malawi Police Service records shows they turned down his application for a gun.