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Rwanda: Green Party Seeks Poll Reforms
East African, 1 October 2017
Rwanda Democratic Green Party (DGPR), the country's main opposition party, plans to challenge sections of the electoral law that restrict political parties from accepting foreign… Read more »
Rwanda's Opposition Party Seeks Poll Reforms
Rwanda Democratic Green Party plans to challenge sections of the 2013 law governing political organisations and politicians, and prohibits political organisations from accepting donations from foreigners, foreign business companies, industries and organisations involved in other activities or in which foreigners are shareholders.
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Rwanda: U.S. Congress Puts Rwanda on the Spot
East African, 30 September 2017
The US says Rwanda needs to do more to expand space for political dialogue and competition, and to take steps toward a democratic transition of power. Read more »
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Rwanda: Govt Tells Off Human-Rights Body Over Accusations of Stifling Opposition
East African, 29 September 2017
The Rwandan government has called the Human Rights Watch an "irrelevant and deceitful" organization that exploits situations in the country for financial gain. Read more »
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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 ... Read more »
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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 »
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In the days following the August 4 vote, Human Rights Watch spoke with local activists and private citizens who spoke of intimidation and irregularities in both the lead-up to the ... Read more »
