Doctor Accused of Overseeing Six Murders During 1994 Rwandan Genocide

A British doctor faces allegations of supervising six killings during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Court proceedings detail charges against Dr. Vincent Brown.

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September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A British doctor appeared in court on Tuesday to face serious allegations regarding his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Prosecutors claim that 65-year-old Dr. Vincent Brown, formerly known as Dr. Vincent Bajinya, acted as a leader or supervisor during a series of violent acts.

The court heard that the defendant is accused of being a party to six specific murders. Among the alleged crimes are the killing of a young woman and her infant child, as well as the stoning to death of a local taxi driver.

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Legal representatives for the prosecution argued that the doctor functioned as a supervisor for violence carried out by others during the massacres. The defendant has been granted conditional bail, which requires him to surrender his passport and provide a £25,000 bond.

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