Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa
latest news & developmentsSouth Africa: A safe haven for perpetrators of international crimes?
Examples from the past 10 years illustrate a growing trend to avoid or slow down extradition proceedings to other countries or transfers to international entities
South Africa seeks normalised ties with Rwanda after Sisulu insult
South Africa’s diplomatic relationship with Rwanda broke down in 2014 when South Africa expelled three Rwandan diplomats
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South Africa is not a safe space for foreign dissidents
The assassination of Gezahegn Gebremeskel: Who killed the Ethiopian activist?
The Ethiopian human rights advocate was murdered in broad daylight in Jo’burg. Friends and family claim the Ethiopian regime was responsible
Four jailed for botched hit on Rwandan general
A Rwandan national and three Tanzanians have been jailed for a failed attempt to assassinate exiled Rwandan general Kayumba Nyamwasa in South Africa.
SA, Rwanda expel diplomats in row over Rwandan exiles
SA has expelled three Rwandan diplomats linked to a raid on an exiled general’s Johannesburg home while Rwanda reacted by ordering out six SA envoys.
Roommate describes plot to kill Rwandan exile in SA
Days before an exiled Rwandan army general was shot and wounded in SA, two suspects were plotting another attempt on his life, a court witness says.
Rwandan soldiers behind SA shooting, court told
One of the men accused of trying to kill a former Rwandan general exiled in SA said that Rwandan soldiers were behind the plot, a friend testified.
Rwanda summons SA ambassador over shooting probe
Kigali has summoned SA’s ambassador to voice concern over the probe into the shooting last month in Johannesburg of a Rwandan general.
‘Operatives’ blamed for shooting Rwanda general
Foreign "security operatives" were involved in the shooting of a Rwanda general who was living in exile in Johannesburg, SA’s foreign ministry said.
Justice dept mulls Rwanda general’s extradition
The justice department was investigating whether SA should consider an extradition request for former Rwandan General Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa.
Police probe attempt to murder Rwandan exile
Police are investigating a case of attempted murder in the shooting of an exiled Rwandan general who is accused of terrorism in his homeland.
Exiled Rwanda general wounded in SA shooting
An exiled Rwandan general was shot and wounded in South Africa on Saturday in what his wife called a Rwandan-backed assassination attempt.