Rwanda

A collection of 21 posts

UN Judge Says Rwandan Genocide Suspect Kabuga Unfit for Trial

On Monday, UN appeals judges ordered the indefinite suspension of the trial of 90-year-old Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, deeming him unfit for trial because he is suffering from dementia.

Social issues

UK Court Rules Against Rwanda Deportation Plan

In a three-judge decision, the UK Court of Appeal ruled Thursday against a policy to send asylum seekers illegally arriving in the UK to Rwanda as a safe third country, dealing a blow to the conservative government’s efforts to curb illegal immigration.

Social issues

Rwandan Genocide Fugitive Arrested in South Africa

A suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Fulgence Kayishema, has been arrested after over 20 years on the run in South Africa, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) said on Thursday.

Rwanda

Rwanda: Floods and Landslides Kill At Least 130

On Wednesday, Rwandan authorities said at least 130 people have been killed in the country's northern and western provinces from extreme flooding and landslides, with six deaths reported in neighboring Uganda.

Weather

Israeli Police Again Clash with Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli police again raided Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque late Wednesday night — the second such raid in 24 hours — after the first led to Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip firing at least nine rockets into Israel. Israel responded with air strikes that hit what it said were weapon product...

Israel

UK Home Secretary Claimed £25K to Pay Household Bills

The Mirror on Monday published reports that UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman claimed nearly £25K in expenses over five years to pay household bills for her London residence, all while staying rent-free with her parents in Fareham when visiting her constituency....

Politics

'Hotel Rwanda' Hero to Be Freed From Prison

On Friday, Rwanda's government said human rights activist Paul Rusesabagina would be released from prison after the country's Pres. Paul Kagame commuted his sentence.

World

FIFA Confirms Expanded 2026 World Cup

On Tue., ahead of its congress in Kigali, Rwanda, FIFA announced that the 2026 World Cup will have a record 104-game program as the tournament will expand from 32 to 48 teams....

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Iranian President Raisi Visits China

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday kicked off a three-day trip to China, marking the first state visit by an Iranian leader to China in 20 years. The visit is reportedly a move to boost bilateral political and economic ties....

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Report: 42% of UK Asylum Seekers Facing Deportation To Rwanda Married

A new survey released Wednesday by the campaign coalition Together With Refugees found that at 42%, nearly half of asylum seekers facing deportation from the UK to Rwanda are married or engaged, and 20% have children

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Report: 42% of UK Asylum Seekers Facing Deportation To Rwanda Married

A new survey released Wednesday by the campaign coalition Together With Refugees found that at 42%, nearly half of asylum seekers facing deportation from the UK to Rwanda are married or engaged, and 20% have children.

World

Rwanda Fires at DRC Fighter Jet

The Rwanda Defense Force on Tuesday shot at a Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) fighter jet in response to an alleged airspace breach in the Rwandan [district of] Rubavu, marking the latest dispute between the two countries whose relations have been strained by the M23 rebel insurgency.

World

UK: Appeal Allowed in Rwanda Asylum Case

British judges on Monday allowed the Court of Appeals to consider challenges to the UK government’s plan to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda. A challenge to the policy will be allowed on grounds of whether it's "systemically unfair" and whether the migrants would be safe in Rwanda.

World

UK: Rwanda Deportation Plan Ruled Lawful

After being blocked in June by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the UK's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda was ruled legal on Monday by London's High Court. The policy, announced in April, will send tens of thousands of migrants to the African nation.

Social issues

DR Congo, Rwanda Agree On Ceasefire

On Wednesday, Angolan Foreign Minister Tete António announced that an agreement had been reached on an "immediate ceasefire" in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

World

DR Congo: Thousands Displaced as M23 Rebels Near Key City

Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between army forces and M23 rebels has moved close to the key eastern city of Goma an army spokesperson said on Monday. Thousands have been displaced amid diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

World

UK: Home Sec. Accused of Ignoring Migrant Overcrowding

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is facing criticism after allegedly failing to sign off on measures that could've prevented overcrowding at the Manston asylum processing center. The center's capacity is 1.6k, but it's currently holding 4k migrants....

Politics

UK Home Secretary Proposes Asylum Ban on Channel Migrants

On Tuesday, during the Conservative Party conference, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman proposed banning migrants who cross the English Channel from claiming asylum in Britain. The UK government has faced increasing pressure to act on the issue, with more than 30K arrivals this year [...]

World

Rwanda Immigration Scheme: UK Ministers Partially Lose Secrecy Bid

On Wed., the High Court ruled that the UK government can redact only four out of ten comments by a Foreign Office (FCDO) official about alleged human rights abuses and the political situation in Rwanda.

World

Rwanda Immigration Scheme: UK Pre-Warned of Alleged Rights Violations

On Tues., the UK government petitioned the High Court to keep confidential comments by a Foreign Office (FCDO) official about the alleged human rights and political situation in Rwanda, due to their sensitivity and potential to harm UK-Rwanda relations.

World

Blinken Wraps Up Africa Tour in Rwanda

On the final leg of a three-country tour of Africa on Thurs., US Sec. of State Antony Blinken visited Rwanda, where he discussed "credible reports" of Kigali supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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