Swedish prosecutors have charged a man over his alleged role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
The 60 year old suspect has not yet been named, but reportedly held a low level leadership role during the killings. If he is convicted, he would be the second person in Sweden to be found guilty of genocide, after another man was sentenced to life in prison in 2013 for his role in the Rwandan genocide.
Chief Prosecutor Tora Holst said in a statement on Friday:
"Just as during the first Rwanda trial, we are making clear that Sweden will not be a safe haven for those suspected of being war criminals and perpetrators of genocide."
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