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FILE: Rwandan general Kayumba Nyamwasa. Picture: Supplied.

Faustin kayumba nyamwasa

SALC hopes for a court date for Nyamwasa's refugee status matter

By Rahima Essop

Rwandan general Kayumba Nyamwasa is accused of committing war crimes in Rwanda and DRC.

  • FILE: Former Rwandan general Kayumba Nyamwasa. Picture: Supplied.

    SA’s decision to grant Kayumba Nyamwasa refugee status to be challenged

    Nyamwasa is accused of committing war crimes in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    2202 days ago
  • Rwanda's former army chief General Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa. Picture: EWN.

    CoRMSA considers options in Nyamwasa asylum case

    Last year a high court ruled that Nyamwasa is entitled to refugee status despite alleged links to war crimes.

    2477 days ago
  • FILE: Rwanda's former army chief General Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa. Picture: EWN.

    Four guilty of attempt on life of former Rwanda army head

    The general had sought exile in SA after falling out with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

    2859 days ago
  • Justice Minister Jeff Radebe. Picture: GCIS.

    'SA not a springboard for illegal acts'

    The Justice Minister tackles the expulsion of three Rwandan diplomats and a Burundian envoy.

    3029 days ago
  • There’s likely to be widespread political and economic consequence after South Africa and Rwanda expelled each other’s diplomats. Picture: EWN.

    SA silent on Rwanda, Burundi expulsions

    International relations minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane referred question to the state security cluster.

    3031 days ago
  • This move is linked to attacks by Rwandan government agents on Rwandans granted political asylum in SA. Picture: Sxc.hu.

    SA, Rwanda expel each other’s diplomats

    The move is linked to attacks by Rwandan govt agents on Rwandans granted political asylum in SA.

    3034 days ago
  • Rwanda's ambassador to SA Vincent Karega and his team have been given 72hrs to leave the country.

    SA expels Rwandan diplomats

    Rwanda's ambassador to SA Vincent Karega and his team have been given 72hrs to leave the country.

    3034 days ago
  • Former Rwandan external intelligence chief Patrick Karegeya was found strangled at the Michelangelo Towers in Sandton on New Year's Day. Picture: Michelangelo Towers.

    'Karegeya's murder was ordered by Kagame'

    A former Rwandan army chief says it's the Rwandan government's policy to kill Kagame's opponents.

    3098 days ago
  • The Michelangelo Towers in Sandton. Picture: Michelangelo Tower.

    Ex-spy boss murder probe continues

    Rwanda's envoy to SA is not commenting on Patrick Karageya’s apparent murder.

    3098 days ago
  • Rwanda's former army chief Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa walks into court in Johannesburg on 21 June, 2012. Picture: AFP

    'Rwandan general must face trial'

    Legal advocacy groups will challenge government’s decision to grant Faustin Nyamwasa asylum.

    3528 days ago
  • Former Rwandan army chief Kayumba Nyamwasa in a Johannesburg court on 20 June 2012. Picture:Rahima Essop/EWN

    Nyamwasa needs to be "eliminated"

    Kaymumba Nyamwasa has accused the Rwandan president of ordering a hit on him.

    3658 days ago
  • Former Rwandan army chief Kayumba Nyamwasa in court. Picture: Rahima Essop/Eyewitness News

    Nyamwasa knew about murder plot

    Former Rwandan army chief Kayumba Nyamwasa says he was aware of a plot to ‘eliminate’ him.

    3658 days ago
  • Kayumba Nyamwasa described to a Johannesburg court how he survived a dramatic assassination attempt on his life. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN

    Nyamwasa speaks out in court

    Six men stand trial for their involvement in a plot to kill Kayumba Nyamwasa.

    3659 days ago
  • FILE PICTURE: Lieutenant General Kayumba Nyamwasa during his time in the Rwandan Army. Picture: AFP

    Nyamwasa might testify

    Prosecutors in the attempted murder trial of Kayumba Nyamwasa secured a victory.

    3660 days ago
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