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Jean-Paul Akayesu

Rwandan politician and war criminal

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Jean-Paul Akayesu is a former teacher, school inspector, and Republican Democratic Movement (MDR) politician from Rwanda, convicted of genocide for his role in inciting the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

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Born
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Place of birth
Taba Commune wd
Citizenship
Rwanda wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Democratic Republican Movement wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor (1993–1994)

Questions

When was Jean-Paul Akayesu born?
Jean-Paul Akayesu was born on 1955 in Taba Commune.
What positions has Jean-Paul Akayesu held?
Positions held by Jean-Paul Akayesu include: mayor (1993–1994).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jean-Paul Akayesu · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3168330 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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