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Genocide suspect refuses to enter plea

    NAIROBI

    Genocide suspect Mika Muhimana on Wednesday refused to enter a plea during his initial appearance at the ICTR, saying he had not discussed the charges with his Tanzanian lawyer, the Hirondelle news agency reported. “I will not plead guilty or not guilty for charges that I don’t understand,” Muhimana said, requesting a lawyer of his choice. Judge George Williams subsequently entered a plea of not guilty for Muhimana, in accordance with ICTR regulations, Hirondelle said. Muhimana, former town councillor of Gishyita in Kibuye prefecture, is charged with seven counts of genocide and crimes against humanity. He was arrested in Dar es Salaam on 8 November.

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