The defence closed its case on Thursday, May 8th after presenting a total of 36 witnesses. On Monday 12th, the prosecution presented a motion for rebuttal but the trial chamber dismissed it. Kamuhanda trial started on September 3rd, 2001. The prosecution called a total of 28 witnesses. Kamuhanda is charged with eight counts including genocide, complicity in genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, including rape and murder. These crimes were allegedly committed in his native Gikomero commune (Kigali province, central Rwanda). The trial is before Trial Chamber II composed of Judges William Hussein Sekule of Tanzania (presiding), Arlette Ramaroson (Madagascar) and Winston Churchill Matanzima Maqutu (Lesotho). PJ/CE/FH (KH'0515e)