He said the visit was due to take place on 14 April. He added that areas of interest included current political developments after the resignation of President Pasteur Bizimungu, reported tension between troops from both countries in the DRC town of Kisangani and the implementation of the Lusaka peace agreement. The findings would be used to judge Uganda's relations with Rwanda.
Observers say some Rwandan officials believe the visit amounts to interference in Rwanda's affairs.
He led the RPF and the government of national unity during difficult times, and showed patriotism, heroism, sacrifice and intelligence. The prosecution replied that the accused was misinterpreting the rights accorded to him by ICTR's regulations, Hirondelle added. Protesters in Canada call for suspect's extradition Meanwhile, Rwandan-Canadian youth activists protested outside the Canadian parliament in the capital Ottawa on Wednesday to demand the arrest of alleged genocide instigator Leon Mugesera, news agencies reported. Mugesera, a former presidential advisor, fled Rwanda for Canada before the 1994 genocide and was given refugee status in 1993, AP said. He was ordered deported from Canada in 1996 but has remained in the country during the appeals process.