Five men wanted over the 1994 genocide that took place in Rwanda were arrested by British police on Thursday, following an extradition request alleging genocide and murder.
The five - Emmanuel Ntezirayo, Charles Munyaneza, Celestine Ugirashebuja, Vincent Bajinya, and Celestine Mutabaruka - appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court, and are next due to appear on 5th June.
In 2009, a British court blocked a previous attempt by Rwandan prosecutors to extradite the men, citing "a real risk" of an unfair trial in Rwanda.
In a statement on Thursday, Rwanda's chief prosecutor said that the country had made "significant progress" on ensuring a fair trial.
The five - Emmanuel Ntezirayo, Charles Munyaneza, Celestine Ugirashebuja, Vincent Bajinya, and Celestine Mutabaruka - appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court, and are next due to appear on 5th June.
In 2009, a British court blocked a previous attempt by Rwandan prosecutors to extradite the men, citing "a real risk" of an unfair trial in Rwanda.
In a statement on Thursday, Rwanda's chief prosecutor said that the country had made "significant progress" on ensuring a fair trial.