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Rwanda: Opposition Leader Demands Release of Jailed Political Opponents
DW, 17 September 2018
Rwanda's opposition leader, Victoire Ingabire, has urged authorities to release political prisoners and open up political space for competitive politics. Read more »
Victoire Ingabire Calls for Rwandan Political Prisoners' Release
Victoire Ingabire, the leader of the FDI-Inkingi party who was imprisoned for eight years is among 2,140 prisoners to be released from jail. She urged authorities to release political prisoners and open up political space for competitive politics.
Protesters in the Netherlands fall for the release of Victoire Ingabire (file photo).
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Rwanda: Rwanda Releases 2,000 Prisoners, Including Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire
DW, 15 September 2018
In a surprise move, 2,140 prisoners including opposition leader Victoire Ingabire and musician Kizito Mihigo, have been released from jail. The motive for the move remains unclear. Read more »
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Rwanda: Kagame Pardons Over 2,000 Prisoners Including Opposition Leader
New Times, 15 September 2018
President Paul Kagame on Friday exercised his prerogative of mercy to grant early release to over 2,000 inmates convicted for various crimes. Read more »
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The African Court of Human and Peoples Rights' in Arusha did not grant an application that would allow Victoire Ingabire to follow court proceedings via video conferencing. Read more »
