I was sentenced to 15 years’ jail for speaking out about the government in my country. Its human rights record is appalling
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza is Rwandan opposition leader
Who would have thought that the scoundrel at No 10 lied!!!
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The African Bar Association has passed resolutions calling on the Rwandan government to obey its international obligations with reference to the AfHPR order on my case, but it has not.
My story and those of others who have been harassed, jailed, forced into exile or worse for challenging the government are tangible evidence of a lack of respect for human rights in Rwanda.
In January 2021, UK officials raised concerns over Rwanda’s continued restrictions to civil and political rights and media freedom.
When the UK supreme court declared the Rwanda policy unlawful in November, it listed the human rights situation in the country among the reasons.
The UK can urge the country to implement concrete actions such as the rehabilitation of politicians who were charged through politically motivated judicial processes, and the release of journalists and YouTubers imprisoned for having challenged the Rwandan government’s narrative.
Using its global influence, the UK can also mobilise the international community to endorse and facilitate dialogue between the Rwandan government and its dissenting voices, so that reforms to ensure there is political inclusion, respect for human rights and efficient rule of law are agreed on and implemented.
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