Opposition groups want Rwandan president Paul Kagame investigated for war crimes Associated Press | Aug 17, 2012 4:02 PM ET More from Associated Press Stephen Chernin / AFP / Getty Images Rwandan and Congolese groups are calling for the International Criminal Court to investigate Rwandan President Paul Kagame for war crimes for allegedly backing rebel groups in eastern Congo. Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Email Comments More AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Rwandan and Congolese groups opposed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame's rule asked the International Criminal Court on Friday to investigate him for war crimes for allegedly backing rebel groups in eastern Congo. A small group gathered outside the court in The Hague, Netherlands, with banners reading "Kagame Assassin," and "Freedom for Congo." The gesture is symbolic, as Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has not said whether she has any plans to investigate...
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