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Congo’s wanted crimes suspect Bosco Ntaganda handed himself over to US

Democratic Republic of Congo war crimes suspect Bosco Ntaganda is believed to have handed himself over to the US embassy in Kigali, Rwanda’s foreign minister has said. “We have learned today [Monday] that Bosco Ntaganda entered Rwanda and surrendered to … read more »

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Extraordinary rendition, Rwanda-style

Enforced disappearances, long detentions without charge, parallel justice mechanisms, a network of secret prisons – these are all the hallmarks of the US program of ‘extraordinary rendition’. This time, however, we’re talking about Rwanda, and a new Amnesty report which … read more »

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Rwanda accused of tourture

Amnesty International on Monday called on Rwanda to end the “unlawful detention of civilians” and investigate allegations of torture by its security services, claims dismissed by Kigali. The London-based rights watchdog said it had gathered evidence of “unlawful detention, torture … read more »

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The case for Rwanda: Injustice won’t be tolerate

Amid a barrage of hostile international headlines and donor indication that funding is going to be tied to how events play out in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda is fighting back; and this time hard. This counter-onslaught is being … read more »

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On a sunny afternoon in Boston… Rwanda Day 2012

On a sunny afternoon in Boston… Rwanda Day 2012 Jennifer Fierberg How many have to die? (BOSTON) – At the corner of Dartmouth and St. James in Boston, Massachusetts about one hundred people gathered for two separate but related reasons. … read more »

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Rwanda blasts decisions to withdraw aid

Dakar – Decisions by international donors to withdraw aid to Rwanda are “hasty” and “based on flimsy evidence”, Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo reportedly has said. Britain on Saturday joined The Netherlands and United States in withholding aid donations following allegations … read more »

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Congo, Rwanda agree on plan to tackle armed groups

Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and their Great Lakes region neighbours have agreed a plan to “eradicate” armed groups in eastern Congo, the Congolese and Rwandan delegations said on Thursday. The document was signed in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa … read more »

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Rwanda backing DRC rebels – UN experts

UNITED NATIONS — UN sanctions experts have “overwhelming evidence” that Rwanda has breached an arms embargo to aid rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a report obtained by AFP. Kigali has strongly denied accusations of involvement in … read more »

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Rwanda dismisses claims that support Congo rebels

Rwanda’s foreign minister on Monday dismissed claims that senior security officials are supporting the rebellion in the eastern Congo, saying that her country is being used as a “scapegoat” for its neighbor’s bloody conflict. Louise Mushikiwabo denied allegations that high-ranking … read more »

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France, Rwanda aim to put bitter row over genocide behind them

France and Rwanda looked to turn over a new leaf in relations on Monday after years of tension over Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. On the first state visit by a Rwandan head of state since the genocide, President Paul Kagame emphasised … read more »

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