Makuza scoffs at ICTR over negative influence

KIGALI - Prime Minister Bernard Makuza has lashed out at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for continuously undermining Rwanda’s efforts in advancing its judicial reforms and accused the tribunal of frustrating the country’s requests for extradition. Makuza made the remarks while opening the fifth colloquium of prosecutors from international criminal tribunals yesterday at Serena hotel. The Premier took a swipe at the Arusha-based tribunal for particularly refusing to transfer to Rwanda cases of persons accused of committing genocide, saying that this has undermined the confidence of the Rwandan people.