TRIAL CHAMBER I. THE PROSECUTOR Versus IGNACE BAGILISHEMA ICTR-95-1A-T JUDGEMENT
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1 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH Before: Judge Erik Møse, Presiding Judge Asoka de Zoysa Gunawardana Judge Mehmet Güney Registry: Mr Adama Dieng Decision of: 7 June 2001 TRIAL CHAMBER I THE PROSECUTOR Versus IGNACE BAGILISHEMA ICTR-95-1A-T JUDGEMENT The Office of Prosecutor: Ms Jane Anywar Adong Mr Charles Adeogun-Phillips Mr Wallace Kapaya Ms Boi-Tia Stevens Counsel for the Defence: Mr François Roux Mr Maroufa Diabira Ms Héleyn Uñac Mr Wayne Jordash
2 CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda 2. Indictment 3. Jurisdiction of the Tribunal 4. The Accused CHAPTER II. PROCEEDINGS 1. Procedural Background 2. Evidentiary Matters CHAPTER III. APPLICABLE LAW 1. Individual Criminal Responsibility 1.1 Responsibility under Article 6(1) of the Statute 1.2 Responsibility under Article 6(3) of the Statute Superior-Subordinate Relationship Knowing or Having Reason to Know Failing to Prevent or Punish 2. The Crime of Genocide (Article 2 of the Statute) 2.1 Genocide Underlying Acts Dolus Specialis 2.2 Complicity to Commit Genocide 3. Crimes against Humanity (Article 3 of the Statute) 3.1 The Broader Attack Widespread or Systematic Against any Civilian Population On Discriminatory Grounds 3.2 Underlying Acts 3.3 Mental Element 4. Violations of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol II 4.1 Applicability
3 4.2 Material Requirements 5. Cumulative Charging CHAPTER IV. GENERAL ISSUES 1. Introductory Remarks 2. Character of the Accused prior to the Events in Decision of the Accused to remain in his Post of Bourgmestre 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Significance of the Decision 3.3 Conclusion 4. Possible Subordinates of the Accused 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Communal Staff 4.3 Communal Police 4.4 Gendarmerie Nationale 4.5 Reservists 4.6 Interahamwe 4.7 Abakiga. 5. Measures taken by the Accused to Prevent Crimes 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Powers and Resources of the Accused 5.3 Prevention of Crimes by the Accused 5.4 Meetings 6. The Accused s Relationship with Célestin Semanza 7. Letter of 24 June Conclusions CHAPTER V. FACTUAL AND LEGAL FINDINGS SPECIFIC EVENTS 1. Introduction 2. Events between 6 and 12 April Attacks in Mabanza Commune 2.2 Attacks at Nyububare Hill
4 2.3 Night Patrols 2.4 Security Meeting on 9 April Refugees fleeing to Mabanza Communal Office 2.6 Meeting between the Accused and the Prefect on 12 April Events in Kibuye Town from 13 to 19 April Movement of Refugees from Mabanza Communal Office to Kibuye Town 3.2 Detention and Maltreatment of Refugees at Gatwaro Stadium, Kibuye Town, April Introduction A Preconceived Plan? Description of Gatwaro Stadium Conditions at the Stadium Deliberations Conditions at the Stadium General Findings (i) Were the Refugees detained at the Stadium? (ii) The Treatment of the Refugees (iii) Was the Maltreatment Inflicted upon the Refugees such as to Reach the Legal Threshold of Inhumane Acts? Was the Accused Present at the Stadium April 1994? - Deliberations Wednesday 13 April 1994 Thursday 14 April 1994 Friday 15 April 1994 Saturday 16 April 1994 Sunday 17 April Findings on the Accused s Responsibility (i) General Observations (ii) Presence of the Accused on Wednesday 13 April 1994 (iii) Presence of the Accused on Thursday 14 April 1994 (iv) Conclusion 3.3 Attack on Refugees at Home St. Jean Complex, Kibuye Town, 17 April 1994
5 3.3.1 Introduction Deliberations Findings 3.4 Attack on Refugees at Gatwaro Stadium, Kibuye Town, April Introduction Deliberations Findings on the Accused s Responsibility (i) General observations (ii) Presence of Accused at the Stadium on 18 April 1994 Witness AA Witness A Witness G (iii) Conclusion Conclusions (i) Cumulative effect of evidence (ii) Summary of findings in relation to Paragraphs of the Indictment (iii) Further grounds of liability 4. Events in Mabanza Commune from 13 April to July Killing of Karungu 4.2 Killing of Pastor Muganga 4.3 Killing of Refugees at Communal Office; Burial in Mass Grave 4.4 Attacks at Bisesero 4.5 Killing of Kanyabugosi 4.6 Killing of the Sons of Witness B 4.7 Killing of Tutsi concealed at the House of Habayo 4.8 The Detention and Fate of Habayo 5. Roadblocks in Mabanza Commune 5.1 Introduction 5.2 General Observations on Roadblocks
6 5.2.1 Roadblocks and the Civil Defence Program Roadblocks Sighted in Mabanza Commune 5.3 Liability for Roadblock-Related Crimes Liability under Articles 6(1) and 6(3) of the Statute Distinction between Official and Unofficial Roadblocks 5.4 Trafipro Roadblock Establishment and Purpose Setting up and Staffing of Trafipro Roadblock Purpose of Trafipro Roadblock 5.5 Trafipro Roadblock Accused s Complicity in Killing of Bigirimana 5.6 Trafipro Roadblock Accused s Complicity in Killing of Judith 5.7 Killings of Bigirimana and Judith Accused s Responsibility as Superior 5.8 Gitikinini Roadblock 5.9 Gacaca Roadblock 5.10 Roadblocks Generally Accused s Responsibility in Negligence 5.11 Conclusions VI. VERDICT SEPARATE OPINION OF JUDGE ASOKA DE Z. GUNAWARDANA SEPARATE AND DISSENTING OPINION OF JUDGE MEHMET GÜNEY ANNEX A ANNEX B INDICTMENT GLOSSARY
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