Rwandan Singer Jailed for Plot to Kill President
Kizito Mihigo has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment for conspiring to assassinate President Paul Kagame.
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Rwanda:
Singer Convicted of Plot to Kill President
DW, 27 February 2015
A court has sentenced popular singer and composer Kizito Mihigo to ten years for conspiring against the government, including plans to assassinate President Paul Kagame. Mihigo has… Read more »
Kizito Mihigo.
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Rwanda:
Prosecution Asks Court to Hand Mihigo Life Sentence
New Times, 30 December 2014
Prosecution yesterday asked the High Court to hand singer Kizito Mihigo a life sentence for crimes linked to terrorism, treason and murder, among others. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Mihigo Dismisses Lawyers Over Guilty Plea
New Times, 29 November 2014
The trial of musician Kizito Mihigo and three others, all charged with terrorism, took a new twist yesterday when the singer suddenly requested the court to allow him terminate the… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Kizito Fires Lawyers
New Times, 28 November 2014
The trial of musician, Kizito Mihigo, and three others suspects charged with terrorism took a new twist today when the singer asked court to allow him sack his defence lawyers. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Kizito Mihigo Pleads Guilty to Terrorism, Murder Charges
New Times, 7 November 2014
Singer Kizito Mihigo has pleaded guilty to all five charges levelled against him in a terrorism trial before the High Court. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Rwandan Musician Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Terrorism Charges
New Times, 6 November 2014
Singer Kizito Mihigo has pleaded guilty to all the charges brought against him by the Prosecution. Read more »
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