Rwandan Govt Agents 'Harassing' Independent Candidates

Presidential aspirant Diane Shima Rwigara says up to 10 of her representatives have been arrested and threatened with "treason charges" but later released with no charge, while Phillipe Mpayimana claims some of his representatives deserted him after intimidation by both residents and local authorities.

Independent presidential aspirants, Phillipe Mpayimana and Diane Shima Rwigara.

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