Bernard Ntuyahaga was sentenced earlier today to 20 years in prison by presiding judge Karine Gerard. Although acquitted of the murder of Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana and killing civilians in the Butare district, he was found guilty of the murder of 10 Belgian peacekeepers which began the Rwandan genocide of 1994. along with an unknown number of Rwandan civillians.
The public prosecutor had asked for a life sentence to be his punishment, however a more lenient sentencing was given, in the hope it would lead to further reconciliation in Rwanda.
Ntuyahaga has expressed no remorse for his actions, instead claiming he has been used as a scapegoat and had merely passed the Prime Minister's residence that day and had offered the peacekeepers a ride in his vehicle.
It is expected Ntuyahaga will appeal on procedural grounds.
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