The Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) Serge Brammertz, has called for greater efforts to locate and arrest fugitives wanted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Referring to the recent arrest of alleged Genocide mastermind Felicien Kabuga, Brammertz said that cooperation of member states played a critical role in the effort, adding that further success can be achieved if this continues as the search for another key fugitive Protais Mpiranya and the five other ICTR fugitives continues.
Brammertz recalled that cooperation to track the fugitives is not only a legal requirement but also a moral obligation to the victims and survivors.
"The victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda deserve nothing less than our collective best efforts," he said.
Brammertz paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the Genocide, noting that their demand for justice, trust and support made his work possible.
