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The Long Arc of History Bends Towards Justice

Rwanda National Congress (RNC) condemns Kagame's regine for sentencing Victoire Ingabire to eight years in jail.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Today, the High Court in Kigali, Rwanda, sentenced Madame Victoire Ingabire, the President of FDU-inkingi.

She will serve eight years in jail on flimsy grounds of genocide ideology and conspiracy against government through war and terrorism.

Fear and Insecurity are Kagame`s Principal Weapons

"The Rwandan justice system is broken."

(WASHINGTON DC) - Victorie Ingabire returned to Rwanda in 2010 in order to register her party and run for the Presidential seat against Paul Kagame.

She stepped off of the plane went to a genocide memorial site where she spoke to supporters and dared to mention that Hutu were also killed during the genocide and should be remembered as well.

Rwanda: Tomorrow, Political Prisoner Ingabire Will be Sentenced

This moment is historical for the struggle for democracy, justice and freedoms in Rwanda.

(WASHINGTON DC) - This time after several postponements, hesitations and international mood-sensing, Paul Kagame's regime has finally decided to sentence the opposition leader, the 2012 Sakharov prize nominee, Madame Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza.

It's tomorrow 30 October at 10:00 High court time.

Horrific Ambush on DR Congo Doctor: Dr. Denis Mukwege

Dr. Mukwege is a tireless advocate for the rights of women in DRC.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Denis Mukwege Mukengere is the founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was attacked in his home tonight at gunpoint.

Exactly one month ago he was addressing the United Nations about the crisis that he faces every day in the Congo with the women who are victims of sexual violence.

Has Torture Ever Been a Secret in Rwanda?

Committing Habeas Corpus is no secret in Rwanda’s legal system. Unlawful detention is part of society for anyone who questions the authority or the national narrative of the Rwandan government.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Another damming report has been released about Rwanda.

Amnesty International published a report on October 8, 2012 condemning the “unlawful detention and torture by military intelligence” and urging Rwanda to investigate such findings.

`A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot`

Sadly, Turatsinze is the latest innocent victim of this dangerous regime due to knowing too much about what really goes on inside the Rwandan Government.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Holding too much information and working closely with the government in Rwanda can be a lethal combination.

This was evidenced again on Monday when the body of Theogene Turatsinze was found after having been missing since Friday night in Mozambique. Sources held report that he had been abducted by unknown assailants and was never seen alive again.

Presidents Meet to Discuss How to Bring Peace in DRC

The M23 rebels led by General Bosco Ntaganda in April 2012 launched a rebellion on the Government of President Kabila leading to the displacement of over 250,000 people.

(KAMPALA) - Leaders of great lakes region are meeting in Uganda in the 4th fourth emergency summit on the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.(DRC)

The meeting which started today morning is being held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in the outskirts of Uganda's capital Kampala.

There Can be no Impunity for Those Who Violate Human Rights

Wouldn't his appointment to this council be a contradictory appointment when the primary role of the UNSC is to maintain international peace and security?

(BOSTON) - Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, says Rwanda expects to become the African representative at the 2012 United Nations Security Council election.

With the support of East African Community (EAC) and the African Union (AU), Rwanda has put its bid out for the 2013 -2014 rotating seat at the United Nations Security Council to replace South Africa in January 2013.

No one is Free When Others are Oppressed

An opposition coalition has sent a letter to US government officials explaining the dangers of supporting the Rwandan Government.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Friday September 21st starts the beginning of Rwanda Day in Boston, MA.

The Minster of Foreign Affairs Louise Mushikiwabo is scheduled to speak on Friday evening with The President of Rwanda Paul Kagame to address a crowd on Saturday afternoon.

(UPDATE) Help Save My Friend: a Tortured Orphan in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Help one person escape a needless death...

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - I have been in contact with a person whose entire family has been murdered by the rebel group M23.

What are they to do... what am I to do? I am hoping to attract the attention of a safe and trustworthy organization or individual to help deliver this person to safety as their life hangs in the balance with the M23 forces every day.