TR: {UAH} Rwandan ex-presidential challenger Rwigara freed on bail

Dear Ugandans, 

Let us first express our deep pleasure of seeing Diane Shima Rwigara and her mother out of the jail. Ms Diane merits better than the prison, sir/madam. 

Second, Rwandese know that the tragedy in their country is ignited from and by outside (RPF Invasion, less democracy, dictatorship, lies,  etc.) all are sustained by outsiders. Rwandan HE himself has no strength, but only relies on foreign powers and crook lobbyists. If these powers want Rwandese to live a better life, this can happen in less than a month.

So, Bobby please continue to support us to be free from all evil still there. 

Thanks a lot.

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De : ugandans-at-heart@googlegroups.com <ugandans-at-heart@googlegroups.com> de la part de Bobby Alcantara <bobbyalcantara94@gmail.com>
Envoyé : vendredi 5 octobre 2018 14:52
À : ugandans-at-heart
Objet : {UAH} Rwandan ex-presidential challenger Rwigara freed on bail

 

Kota Venant/ Mayimuna/ Afuwa Kasule

Why we will never stop being a voice for those who can not talk for themselves. We are the conscience of the world. We hold the hands of those who are drowning, hear the cries of the disappeared,, and wipe the tears off the faces of the tortured, orphaned  and bereaved,. We will never give up on anyone who is helpless and needs our help. Our only reward is that through our collective efforts, we make the world a little bit- just a little bit- freer, a little bit just, and  a little bit human.. But our job is never done. So from Diane Rwigara, we move on to another prisoner of conscience. The world is a cruel and unforgiving place, so we must keep permanent vigilance.

Bobby

Rwandan ex-presidential challenger Rwigara freed on bail

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 file photo, former Rwanda presidential candidate Diane Rwigara is escorted by policemen to a court where she denied charges of insurrection and forgery that she says are linked to her criticism of the government's human rights record. The former Rwandan presidential challenger was freed on bail Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 after more than a year behind bars. (Associated Press)

By Ignatius Ssuuna | AP

October 5 at 8:04 AM

KIGALI, Rwanda — Former Rwandan presidential candidate Diane Rwigara was freed on bail on Friday after more than a year behind bars on charges she has called politically motivated after her outspoken challenge of one of Africa's most prominent leaders.

A high court ordered the release of Rwigara and her mother, Adeline, with the condition that they stay in the capital, Kigali. It disagreed with the prosecution's argument that they might flee.

"It's a great day for us and we are looking forward for a fair trial ahead," Diane's sister, Anne, told The Associated Press. Diane Rwigara goes back to court on Nov. 7 over charges of forgery and insurrection. She faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on the insurrection charge.

The U.S.-educated activist, who has spoken critically of President Paul Kagame's human rights record, accused him of stifling dissent after she was barred from running against him last year. Kagame won a third term with more than 98 percent of the vote.

Rwigara had been disqualified from running, with the government saying she lacked enough supporting signatures and had forged some of them. She denied wrongdoing.

In an interview with the AP last year, she acknowledged the risks of running against one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. Soon after she announced her intention to run, nude photos that Rwigara said had been manipulated were published on social media in what her supporters called an effort to undermine her credibility.

Rwanda has won praise for its advances in economic development and women's rights over the past 20 years, but critics say Kagame does not tolerate criticism. His government has rejected such accusations.

Rwigara is the daughter of the late Assinapol Rwigara, a businessman who fell out with the government before his death in a car accident in 2015.

Her release on bail comes weeks after another prominent Rwandan opposition leader was freed from prison following the government's early release of more than 2,100 prisoners with little explanation.

After her release, Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza urged Kagame to release all other political prisoners.

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