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Jean-Paul Akayesu Biography and Timeline

Follow Jean-Paul Akayesu through 4 dated historical records for Rwanda.

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Jean-Paul Akayesu, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1994–1998Years on this page

1994

19 April 1994

Genocide in Taba

Bourgmestre · Mayor of Taba · Taba · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

He is later convicted for genocide and crimes against humanity.

Role range: 1994-1994

19 April 1994

Taba Commune Violence

Bourgmestre · Mayor of Taba · Taba · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Exercises local authority as killings spread through Taba commune.

Role range: 1994-1994

1998

2 September 1998

Historic Genocide Judgment

Bourgmestre · Former Mayor of Taba · Arusha · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

The judgment is the first international conviction for genocide.

2 September 1998

ICTR Genocide Conviction

Bourgmestre · Former Mayor of Taba · Arusha · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Is found guilty of genocide by the ICTR.

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