Interpol lends aid in arresting remaining fugitives of UN tribunal for Rwandan genocide

The United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) will receive assistance from Interpol to apprehend the 18 individuals still wanted.

The call to support the ICTR came as Interpol wrapped up its 19th African Regional Conference last Friday in Arusha, Tanzania.

“It is our duty as police officers to do everything within our power to identify and apprehend those fugitives who are wanted in connection with such serious crimes,” said Interpol President Jackie Selebi. “I urge all of our member countries, not only those in the African region, to work together to bring these people to justice.”

This comes on the heels of Rwandan genocide fugitive Isaac Kamali’s arrest – with Interpol’s support – in France.

The ICTR is scheduled to close next December.