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Rwanda demands extradition of genocide suspects in S.Africa

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    A Rwandan couple, wanted on genocide charges by Kigali, are reportedly working illegally in South Africa, according to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

    Dr Pierre Mugabo works at the pharmacology department of the University of Western Cape, and his wife, Felicitee Musanganire, is a student nurse at the same establishment.

    SABC quoted a government official as saying the two had not renewed their work permits since 1997. The Rwandan embassy in South Africa says they are "first category" suspects under Rwanda's genocide law, and has asked for their extradition.

    In an interview with SABC, Mugabo denied the charges against him.

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