The UK has brought its first charges linked to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
Dr Vincent Brown, 65, faces seven charges. He was previously known as Dr Vincent Bajinya.
Brown is a Rwandan man who lives in north London.
He faces one charge linked to genocide. He also faces six charges linked to murder as a crime against humanity.
Brown is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
UK police investigated the case
The Metropolitan Police investigated the case.
According to the BBC, the investigation began in September 2019.
It followed a request from the Rwandan government.
The request focused on people accused of taking part in the genocide in Kigali in April 1994.
Police then spent several years gathering evidence.
After that, the Crown Prosecution Service reviewed the evidence.
Prosecutors decided there was enough evidence to bring charges.
Prosecutors announce seven charges
The Crown Prosecution Service announced the charges against Brown.
Prosecutors say Brown directed and encouraged acts of murder and genocide.
However, these are allegations.
Brown has not been convicted.
Therefore, the case will now go through the British court system.
The Crown Prosecution Service also stressed that Brown has the right to a fair trial.
What happened in Rwanda in 1994?
The genocide in Rwanda lasted about 100 days.
Around 800,000 people were killed.
Most of the victims were Tutsis.
However, moderate Hutus and other political opponents were also killed.
The violence ended after the Rwandan Patriotic Front took control of the country.
Other investigations continue
British police are also investigating other cases linked to the genocide.
The Metropolitan Police said several investigations remain open.
Police said the UK should not become a safe haven for people suspected of international crimes.
Meanwhile, Brown’s case will continue through the British courts.