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The Latest Breaking News from Rwanda

Indian Power Co Wins Arbitration In Paris Court

KPTL had won the Arbitral Award of more than $32.35 million against REG in September last year.

Zenger

Hague trial set for Rwanda genocide accused Felicien Kabuga

The Hague (AFP) - Felicien Kabuga, an alleged financier of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, will go on trial in The Hague on September 29 facing charges of genocide and crimes against humanity, a UN judge announced Thursday.

AFP

How Rwanda could become one of the first countries to wipe out cervical cancer

With a strong HPV vaccination programme for girls and a concerted screening and treatment drive for women, the country could be the first in Africa to eliminate the disease

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High Court forces government to reveal parts of Rwanda human rights assessments after secrecy bid

Judge rejects attempts by Foreign Office to redact material on alleged abuses that was already public

The Independent UK

Jailed for terrorism, onetime hero Rusesabagina is a point of US contention with Rwanda

KIGALI, Rwanda — Paul Rusesabagina became known as a rare hero in one of modern history's ugliest chapters: the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Rwandans in the 1994 genocide. He was credited with saving a number of people and inspired books and a movie.

Los Angeles Times

Fury as e-mail shows UK was warned of Rwanda killings - and carried on with refugees plan

An email disclosed to the High Court said "arbitrary detention, torture and even killings" are "accepted" methods of maintaining control in the east African country, where the UK government plans to send refugees

Daily Mirror

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

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UK ministers were warned of Rwanda political killings before approving flight to deport asylum-seekers

Government attempting to keep official’s comments secret amid legal action over policy

The Independent UK

Tory audience boos host as rivals dodge question on indyref

THE Tory leadership candidates have refused to say if they would ever allow another independence referendum at the only hustings event to be held…

The National (Scotland)

Foreign Office official criticises Rwanda deportation scheme, court documents reveal

The offical warned of Rwanda’s state control, “arbitrary detention, torture and even killings”

Evening Standard

Ministers 'warned of Rwanda's torture record before policy announced'

MINISTERS pushed ahead with controversial plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda despite being specifically warned about the regime’s record of…

The National (Scotland)

Foreign Office official raised ‘stark’ criticisms of Rwanda plan, court hears

Guardian, BBC and Times seek release of documents about policy of sending asylum seekers abroad

The Guardian - UK

Escalating border war in Africa tests a Biden administration already weighed down by global crises

KIGALI, Rwanda — The Biden administration is wading into one of the most complicated conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa: escalating violence along the border between Congo and Rwanda that has echoed in the wars, genocide and rapes that stalked the region in recent decades.

Los Angeles Times

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak want to crack down on migration – an expert reviews their plans

Immigration is an ideological headache for the UK’s Conservative party, caught between its neoliberal new right that champions free markets, and its social conservatism, which immigration is said to threaten. But a restrictive immigration stance has been a winning ticket for the Conservatives since David Cameron’s 2010 pledge to reduce…

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The Guardian - UK

The Book of Life review – harmony and hope in a musical Rwandan journey

Using letters written by survivors of the 1994 genocide to lost family members, Odile Gakire Katese’s show is a tribute to the power of story

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton continues Africa adventure in F1 break with trip to Rwanda to see gorillas

Lewis Hamilton has been making the most of the current F1 break with a trip to Africa, and visited Rwanda for what the Mercedes man described as 'a truly moving experience'

Reuters

Blinken says he raised 'Hotel Rwanda' hero's detention with Rwandan leader

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he had raised with Rwanda's president U.S. concerns over the jailing of Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film "Hotel Rwanda" sheltering hundreds of people during the 1994 genocide.

The Guardian - UK

Blinken raises concerns over Hotel Rwanda dissident trial with Kagame

US secretary of state on last stop of African tour has been clear about US misgivings related to Paul Rusesabagina’s conviction

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Blinken says he discussed with Kagame reports that Rwanda supports rebel group

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday he discussed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame credible reports that Rwanda continued to support the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Reuters

Blinken, Kagame discuss U.N. report that Rwanda supports rebel group

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday he discussed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame "credible reports" that Rwanda continued to support the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Radio France Internationale

US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Rwanda to discuss tensions with DRC, human rights

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to hold talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame amid calls from campaigners to pressure Kigali over its human rights record and alleged support of M23 rebels in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Independent UK

Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Rwanda, the last stop on his three-nation tour of Africa, where he has articulated Washington’s new strategy for engaging with sub-Saharan African nations as “equal partners.”

France 24

Kenya awaits results of presidential election

Kenya is awaiting the results of Tuesday's election. It's thought to be too close to call between the two presidential frontrunners, Raila Odinga and William Ruto. Also in this edition: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Rwanda after having visited DR Congo. He is expected to address…

France 24

Ahead of Rwanda visit, Blinken says US 'concerned' by reports of Rwandan support for DRC rebels

On the eve of his visit to Rwanda on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his country is “concerned” by “credible” reports that Rwanda is supporting rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Guardian - UK

Shelving of Yorkshire asylum centre raises questions about policy – and Patel

Analysis: as Boris Johnson’s immigration proposals face another setback, the home secretary’s position is also in doubt

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