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Former mayor to go on trial

    NAIROBI

    The trial of the former mayor of Bicumbi in Kigali Rural, Laurent Semanza, is due to begin at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha next month. The Hirondelle news agency reported that Semanza is charged with genocide and crimes against humanity, including incitement to rape. The trial is set for 10 November. At an initial court appearance on 24 June, Semanza pleaded not guilty to all 14 counts against him.

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