Rwandan Opposition Politician Ingabire Summoned in Treason Trial
Prominent opposition politician Victoire Ingabire has said she was summoned by a High Court judge in connection with a trial involving nine people accused of treason. Ingabire announced this on X (formerly Twitter), saying she is waiting for additional details.
Her summons followed queries raised by the judge about why Ingabire had not been included among the accused, despite her name "surfacing repeatedly" during the testimonies of the accused.
The prosecution alleges that the accused are affiliated with Ingabire's political party and received her support to carry out a plot to overthrow the Rwandan government.
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Rwanda:
Victoire Ingabire Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Incite Public Disorder
New Times, 20 June 2025
Ex-convict Victoire Ingabire has been arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) over allegations that she played a role in mobilising a group accused of plotting to incite… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Court Orders Probe Into Ingabire's Alleged Role in Conspiracy Case
New Times, 19 June 2025
The High Court in Kigali on June 19 directed public prosecutors to investigate former convict Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza's possible involvement in a conspiracy case. The development… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Ex-Convict Victoire Ingabire Denies Link to Alleged Govt Overthrow Plot
New Times, 19 June 2025
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, the leader of the unregistered DALFA-Umurinzi party, appeared before the High Court in Nyamirambo, on June 19, where she denied any involvement or… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Rwanda Opposition Leader Ingabire Summoned to Court in Treason Case
Nile Post, 18 June 2025
Rwandan opposition figure Victoire Ingabire said on Tuesday evening that she has been summoned to appear before court on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Former Convict Victoire Ingabire Subpoenaed in Conspiracy Trial
New Times, 17 June 2025
The High Court based in Kigali on Tuesday, June 17, summoned Victoire Ingabire in a trial involving YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana and eight other co-accused who face charges… Read more »
InFocus
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On 14 September, Rwandan people rejoiced at the news of President Paul Kagame's release of two political prisoners, Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza and Kizito Mihigo. The following day, 2,400 other prisoners were released, social media lit up with pictures and videos in celebration. Lost in the fray and celebratory noise was the fact that Kagame should have never imprisoned either of the two and therefore should not claim moral victory for their pardon, writes Claude Gatebuke and Alice
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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.
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The Supreme Court has increased Victoire Ingabire's jail term to 15 years from eight years earlier ruled by the High Court, after it found her guilty of inciting the masses to revolt against the government, forming armed groups to destabilise the country, and minimising the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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