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Rwandan genocide suspect 'hunter' Dafroza Gauthier dies at 72

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What happened

For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide.

Key facts

  • For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:12:24 UTC.

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