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Rwanda urged to end clampdown on dissent as Charles Ntakirutinka released

March 1, 2012 Global AuthorCharles Ntakirutinka, democracy, Paul Kagame, politics, RPF, Rwanda

The release today of a former government minister following a decade in prison has prompted Amnesty International to call for an end to the ongoing persecution of political opponents and journalists in Rwanda. “Charles Ntakirutinka spent 10 years of his life in prison because he formed a political party,” said Erwin van der Borght, Amnesty International’s Africa Director. “Ten years… Read More

Twitter and Politics in Rwanda, for better or for worse

February 23, 2012March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergAlice Muhirwa, Ian Birrell, Jennifer Fierberg, Paul Kagame, Police State, Rwanda, Twitter, victoire ingabire

By: Jennifer Fierberg, MSW President Paul Kagame of Rwanda is no stranger to taking to Twitter to engage with both his supporters and his foes. Some of his dialogues have been the topics of published articles, including the infamous heated debate with UK journalist Ian Birrell in which they passionately discussed a variety of topics. The full exchange can be… Read More

PAUL KAGAME’S ENDLESS DIPLOMATIC GAMBLES

February 23, 2012March 30, 2021 Jennifer Fierbergambassador expelled, France, Genocide, Mutsinzi and Mucyo reports, Nicholas Sarkozy, Paul Kagame, Rwanda, Theogene Rudasingwa, Trevidic report

By: Dr. Theogene Rudasingwa The saga between Kagame and France continues. It is a familiar story that sometimes sounds like a children’s fairy tale. The latest is France recalling its Ambassador to Kigali, whom many have referred to as a French RPF cadre. But what is the reason behind this decision? Kagame does not want the new French nominee to… Read More

Rwanda:President Kagame Rejects Paris Envoy

February 20, 2012 Global AuthorCanada, France, Genocide, Juppe, Juvenal Habyarimana, Kagame, Rwanda

France said Monday it had recalled its ambassador to Rwanda afterauthorities in Kigali refused to accept Paris's choice of a new envoy. "The Rwandan authorities refused to give this approval" and "we have recalled our ambassador (Laurent Contini) for consultations in order to study the situation," said a French foreign ministry spokesman, Vincent Floreani. . Read More

The open wound of the Rwandan genocide

February 10, 2012 Global AuthorKagame, Rwanda

Two camps, two theories, and two visions of France: 18 years after the massacre of 800,000 Tutsis, the precise role played by Paris is still the subject of heated debate, fueled by the findings of successive criminal investigations. Excerpts. In a shadowy area of recent French history, the ideological battle over a wound that has yet to heal remains ongoing.... Read More

Rwanda arrested four top Army Officers

February 10, 2012 Global AuthorKagame, Kagame arrests for army officers, Rwanda

Rwanda's military last month arrested four top army officers and placed them under house arrest for alleged illegal business dealings in the Democratic Republic of Congo. . Read More

Paul Kagame: A General without Generals

February 10, 2012 Global AuthorGenerals, Major Frank Mugambage, Paul Kagame, RNC, RPF, Rwanda, Rwanda National Congress, Theogene Rudasingwa

On January 17th, 2012 four generals were arrested in Rwanda and placed under house arrest. Much speculation has been raised as to the reason for their arrest and detainment. The Government of Rwanda stated the following reason as to their arrests, “According to the official statement of the military authorities, the four senior officers stand accused of having had illegal... Read More

“Time is nothing when there is determination” Victorie Ingabire Umuhoza

January 31, 2012March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergFDU-INKINGI Treasurer, Fierberg, Jennifer, Kagame, Rwanda

In an interview with Alice Muhirwa, FDU-INKINGI Treasurer, conducted on 27 January 2012, she describes the political climate in Rwanda from her experience in a political opposition group in Rwanda. She describes the challenges she faces in supporting Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza who is currently on her second year in jail while her trial continues to be postponed. Ms. Muhirwa delivers... Read More

Nightmare in the Congo

January 24, 2012March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergDemocratic Republic of Congo, Hillary Clinton, Kabila, minerals, Museveni, Obama, Paul Kagame, refugees, Rwanda, Uganda

By: Jennifer Fierberg, MSW Imagine the entire state population of Arizona murdered in an 11year period by neighboring rebel groups, all six million people. The women of Phoenix, Flagstaff, Camp Verde and other cities brutally raped while their children and husbands watched. After this horrific act of war, the husbands are shot, dismembered and the women left bleeding and ruined... Read More

Four Rwandan Generals Arrested on False Charges

January 20, 2012 Global Authorcongo, Fred Ibingira, Joseph Nzabamwita, President paul kagame, RDF, Richard Rutatina, RNC, Rwanda, Theogene Rudasingwa, Wilson Gumisiriza

FDU-INKINGI and RNC Statement on the suspension, arrest and detention of Senior Military Officers of Rwanda Defence Forces Press Release 20th January 2012 Three Rwandan generals and a colonel were suspended from duty and placed under house arrest on 17 January 2012. The defence spokesman, Colonel Joseph Nzabamwita, confirmed the suspensions, arrests and detentions of Lieutenant General Fred Ibingira… Read More

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