France, May 6 -- Now 83, Habyarimana has been under investigation in France since 2007 after a complaint by the Collective of Civil Parties for Rwanda (CPCR). She is suspected of complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity, allegations she has consistently denied.

Despite the length of the investigation, she has never been formally charged. Since 2016, she has held the intermediate legal status of an assisted witness, which falls short of indictment.

In 2025, two Paris investigating judges dismissed the case, citing insufficient evidence. That ruling is now under appeal.

Genocide case against widow of ex-Rwandan president remains in the balance Disputed role

At the centre of the case is whether Habyarimana played a role in plan...