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Lawyers decry arrest of Rwandan opponent Ingabire as 'unlawful and arbitrary'

Lawyers for Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire say she is being targeted by a biased justice system after her arrest on Thursday evening, claiming there is no evidence linking her to an alleged plot to incite public unrest.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 21, 2025

Paul Kagame banned opponents like me from Rwanda’s election. No wonder he cruised to victory

The president won 99% of the vote. But that isn’t a sign of popularity – it’s a sign of a ‘democracy’ that silences all dissent, says Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

Rwandan opposition leader asks court to restore her civic rights

Rwanda's Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, a prominent opposition figure and government critic, has filed a case before the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) seeking a re-establishment of her civic rights, including the right to stand in the next elections.

Radio France Internationale · May 1, 2024

Rwandan politician says the country isn't safe for refugees from the UK

Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza said high unemployment and a heavy-handed approach to protests made the Central African country unsuitable for the UK's deportation project, which was unveiled more than a year ago but hasn't seen any flights take off

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Access denied: I went to Rwanda to talk firsthand to refugees … and the state wouldn’t let me

The African country has been lauded as an ideal location for migrants diverted from the UK, but a ‘sinister’ and secretive government awaits them

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022

Desperate refugee says 'I would rather kill myself' than get on plane to Rwanda

The Syrian has already been sold and tortured on his journey to reach the UK, but now faces deportation to Rwanda, where Rwandan politicians have criticised the government's human rights record

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2022

Rwandan opposition criticises deal to accept UK’s asylum seekers

UK accused of shifting international obligations and Rwanda of ignoring issues causing its own refugees

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2022