Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2009
Conviction of presenter Valérie Bemeriki
Bemeriki was convicted by a gacaca court for her role in inciting genocidal violence and sentenced to life imprisonment.
2003
Conviction of RTLM leaders by the ICTR
Ferdinand Nahimana and Jean-Bosco Barayagwiza were convicted in the ICTR Media Case for conduct involving genocide and incitement; the convictions were subsequently modified on appeal.
1994
Broadcast incitement to genocide
RTLM repeatedly promoted hatred and violence against Tutsis and opponents of Hutu Power during the genocide, including calls for killing and dehumanizing descriptions of targeted groups.