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Rwanda's Post-Election Political Crackdown

The government's crackdown on opposition politicians shows that it is unwilling to tolerate criticism or accept a role for opposition parties, and it sends a chilling message to those who would dare challenge the status quo,according to Ida Sawyer, for Human Rights Watch.

Rwanda: Post-Election Political Crackdown

HRW, 28 September 2017

Rwandan authorities have arrested, forcibly disappeared, and threatened political opponents since the August 2017 presidential elections, Human Rights Watch said today. The… Read more »

Photo: Cyril Ndegeya/The East African

Members of the late Assinapol Rwigara’s family when they were taken in for questioning by Rwanda police on September 4, 2017 at their residence in Kiyovu.

Rwanda: Polls Body Commended For Presidential Elections

New Times, 29 September 2017

The National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) has commended the National Electoral Commission for giving equal opportunity to all candidates in the August 4… Read more »

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Former Rwanda Presidential Candidate Rwigara Arrested Again

Diane Rwigara now faces fresh and more serious charges that include treason, inciting revolt and revealing "sensitive information". A local website has published a story alleging a ... Read more »
- Rwanda: Diane Rwigara Arrested Again, Now Faces Treason Charges
'Rwanda Poll Was Not Free or Clean'

British ambassador to Rwanda, William Gelling, says he personally witnessed irregularities that may have undermined the poll. He has also stated that he was encouraged to see ... Read more »
- Rwanda: Rwanda Poll Was Not Free or Clean, UK Now Claims
- Rwanda: Attacks on Kagame - When Repetition Doesn't Make Perfect
Rwanda's Former Presidential Hopeful Rwigara 'Re-Arrested'

Diane Rwigara and her family members were first reportedly taken into custody during a raid at their home at the upscale suburb of Kiyovu in Kigali in August, she was being ... Read more »
- Rwanda: Former Presidential Hopeful Rwigara Re-Arrested
- Rwanda: New Twist in Rwigara Case

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