§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have evaluated the evidence collected by African Rights, London, of the alleged lead role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide played by Callixte Nzabonimana, who held the position of Minister of Youth in the regime of April-July 1994; whether they will draw this evidence to the attention of the International Criminal Tribunal on Rwanda; and whether they are satisfied that investigations by the tribunal are being conducted with efficiency and speed. [HL1632]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe have informed the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda of the allegations against Mr. Nzabonimana by African Rights; it is for the tribunal to evaluate this and any other evidence against him. The tribunal has already indicted various senior officials of the April-July 1994 regime. The tribunal has experienced administrative problems and it has a large number of vacant posts. We have made clear our willingness to assist and are funding a task force to help recruit the staff it needs.