France denies it aided Rwandan genocide

FRANCE yesterday accused Rwanda of making “unacceptable accusations” by alleging Paris played an active role in the 1994 genocide, but said it was still determined to mend damaged ties with Kigali.

A 500-page report released on Tuesday in the Rwandan capital alleged France was aware of preparations for the genocide, and that the French military in Rwanda contributed to planning the massacres and actively took part in the killing.

It names 13 senior politicians and 20 military officials as responsible, raising the prospect of Rwandan legal action against them.