Prison Is Too Good For Him

Col. Theoneste Bagosora has been sentenced to life in prison for “genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes” during the Rwandan genocide in the spring of 1994. Bagosora, a Hutu extremist, was Minister of Defense for the Rwandese Government Forces. The U.N. tribunal which tried him found that he was:

…responsible for the killing of the Rwandan prime minister, Agathe Uwilingiyimana; the president of the Constitutional Court, Joseph Kavaruganda; and three top opposition figures: Frederic Nzamurambaho, Landoald Ndasingwa and Faustin Rucogoza. These events set the stage for the slaughter that was to follow.

Colonel Bagosora was also found guilty in connection with the killing of 10 Belgian peacekeepers by soldiers at Camp Kigali, and in the organized killings by soldiers and militiamen throughout Kigali and Gisenyi, in the west of the country.

I am elated to hear of this news. Personally, I think imprisonment is too good for him.

I've written about the Rwandan genocide a few times so read up if you know nothing about it. While genocide doesn't make for joyful reading, there are also some incredible stories of survival, bravery, and kindness in the face of horror. Truly both the best and worst of humanity was on display in Rwanda back in the spring of 1994.

"We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families"

"Shake Hands With the Devil"

"Shaking Hands Yet Again"

"Rwanda: A Killer's Homecoming"

"God Sleeps in Rwanda"