The United States has extradited Teganya Jean Léonard to Rwanda over allegations of his involvement in genocide crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Teganya, who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued in 2014, arrived in Kigali on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was received by Rwandan security officials at Kigali International Airport.
The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) said the alleged crimes, for which Teganya, 55, is being investigated, were committed in Butare town, where he lived during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The area is now part of Huye District.
At the time, Teganya was studying medicine at the National University of Rwanda and was among the medical students undertaking practical training at Butare University Teaching Hospital.
The NPPA commended the United States judicial authorities for their cooperation in extraditing genocide suspects who had fled justice, as well as their legal collaboration and contribution to international efforts to combat impunity and ensure that those responsible for genocide crimes are held accountable.
The National Public Prosecution Authority said it has so far issued more than 1,100 arrest requests for individuals suspected of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to over 33 countries worldwide.
