On 21 April 2009 , Ruggiu was granted early release by the Italian authorities , a violation of the ICTR Statute .
In February 2008 , Ruggiu was flown to Italy to serve out the rest of his 12 - year sentence in his country of citizenship .
On 21 April 2009 , Ruggiu was granted early release by the Italy authorities , a violation of the ICTR Statute .
In February 2008 , Ruggiu was flown to Italy to serve out the rest of his 12 - year sentence in his country of citizenship .