BERLIN – German prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against three men whom they accuse of membership in an ethnic Hutu militia involved in killing Congolese civilians.
Bernard T., Felicien B. and Jean Bosco U. were charged with membership in a foreign terrorist organization — the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, known by its French acronym FDLR. Prosecutors didn't release the German nationals' last names Tuesday in accordance with German privacy rules.
The three were arrested in December. They're accused of forming a German cell of the FDLR in 2011 that took over propaganda operations for the group after the arrests of three high-ranking FDLR members in Europe.
Bernard T. faces an additional charge of breaching German export laws by giving money to another suspect.
Antisemitism Exposed
Fox News' Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world."
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.