There is no evidence yet against the leader of the Rwandan opposition, says the Rwandan minister of Justice Tharcisse Karugarama in a recent interview with Radio Netherlands Worldwide. The case of Victoire Ingabire is still under police investigation in Kigali. Ingabire was forbidden to leave the country last week.
Rwandan minister of Justice Tharcisse Karugarama
Interrogation
Meanwhile in Rwanda, Ingabire has been questioned again on Monday. According to her spokesperson, the politician is still waiting for the results of the police investigation.
"They have been questioning Victoire, telling her there is information available that she has been dealing with armed opposition forces based in Congo. These are allegations. Once the investigation has been completed, the authorities will determine whether to profer charges against her or not" said Karugarama.
Rwanda's largely pro-government media accuse Ingabire of flouting the post-genocide constitution which bans acts that could incite conflicts. Rights groups say the law could be used to suppress opposition parties.
The UDF-leader criticises Paul Kagame’s government and requests more freedom and democracy in the country. In January, Ingabire returned to Rwanda - after spending many years in exile in the Netherlands - to start a bid for the coming presidential elections in August.
Criticism
During his recent visit in the Netherlands, Karugarama criticised the Dutch. He believes the Netherlands could speed up the prosecution of genocide suspects. "Many suspects of the Rwandan genocide live in the Netherlands. Track them down. If possible send them to Rwanda for trial. Or do it here. We shall be satisfied as long as they face trial", says the minister.
"We sent information about the suspects who live in The Netherlands. About their crimes, how and when they were committed. The Dutch judiciary got the files, they know their names. I cannot say how many they are. But they are quite a number."
However, in spite of his criticism, Karugarama thinks the Dutch do a better job than most other European countries. Joseph M, one of the genocide suspects was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Rwanda should have a shariah law to prosecute all Kagame's enemies. After 7 years, kagame is going to be a king of great lake region and he will head that special court shariah. Rwanda should do it very fast before international community is busy. rwanda has the best judges and prosecuters since this nation is well know for its demonic actions since 50's. Kigami should not only use his rod of iron, but also is able to throw his first stone since his well innocent. What does rwanda waiting for? go head you have a green light to establish a such special court. join a rank of other lawless countries like N Korea, mynmmar, Iran, china and several other dictators. Let rwand ast its own way, since foreigners are the ones who have initiated it. Just give money for foget justice. Give your money to rwanda and forget to go there and preach justice. Rwandese people are the most evil, lyers, hypocrits in the world. They don't even like each other. Why are you sorry for Ingabire? She is munyarwanda, and surely she knows her people very well; and hopefully everyone should learn a lesson about opposing the king kagame. Rwanda is a gheto and tribalism demons shall never go away, because the evil blood is running in their veins for next 40 years. The rwanda is at brink of chaos. Just watch and wait. These people are not relaible or can't be trusted, they can change any time. they are like a volcanoe ready to erupt. That's why Kagami gets tough on them, because he knows them very well. None can rule rwanda being sill or naive, you have to be well prepared to use all necessary means to control. Includes maximum prisons, shariah law, stonning, beating, unrest and closely security watch and keep the military and watch and stay alert every second. That country is a home for lusifero. May allah Akbar forgive their souls.
Good reporting Sophie
How are you doing?I hope you had a nice time in Kigali.
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