KIGALI — Rwanda has welcomed the extradition of Francois Gasana, also known as Franky Dusabe, from the Kingdom of Norway, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing pursuit of genocide fugitives.
The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) received Gasana upon his arrival in Kigali on August 8, 2025. NPPA spokesperson Nkusi Faustin praised Norway for its cooperation, saying the move reinforces global solidarity in the fight against impunity and in delivering justice to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Gasana was convicted in 2007 by the Nyange Gacaca Court and sentenced to 19 years in prison for participating in atrocities in Ngororero District, Western Province, where he lived during the genocide. Court records revealed he was involved in killings and other crimes that formed part of the massacre that claimed an estimated one million lives in just 100 days.
Born in 1972 in Bitabage Cell, Ndaro Sector, Gasana was a student at Save Secondary School during the genocide. He fled Rwanda shortly afterward and had been living in Norway until his arrest and extradition.
The NPPA described the extradition as a strong message to the more than 1,000 genocide suspects still at large across Africa, Europe, and North America. Rwanda has so far secured the extradition or deportation of over 30 fugitives, while others face pending arrest warrants or ongoing legal proceedings.
Officials say this latest handover reflects a shared international commitment to ensuring that those responsible for the genocide are brought to justice, no matter how long it takes.