The case is the first such trial in Finland 's history . Prosecutors said they interviewed nearly 100 witnesses abroad before proceeding with charges against the man . The 58-year - old Hutu was living in Finland when he was killed . Over 800,000 ethnic Tutsis slaughtered in Rwanda by government - led militias .
The case is the first such trial in Finland 's history . The 58-year - old Hutu was living in Finland when he was killed . Over 800,000 ethnic Tutsis slaughtered in Rwanda by government - led militias .