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The Ordinary Man that Rwanda would like to silence

A hero does not blink in the face of danger; he looks it in the eyes and faces down the challenge. Paul Rusesabagina did this in 1994 and continues to do so today.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Paul Rusesabagina received the prestigious Lantos Foundation Humanitarian Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.

He kept over 1,200 Tutsi and moderate Hutus from being brutally slaughtered by the Interahamwe who murdered over 800,000 others in just 90 days.

RNC Condemns Attacks on Paul Rusesabagina by Kagame Regime

The RNC calls upon the Kagame regime to lay off Rwandans who have a different opinion than its own...

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - From the moment the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights announced that Paul Ruseabagina was the choice for the 2011 Lantos Human Rights Award for his role in sheltering Rwandans at Mille Collines Hotel in 1994, Kagame’s regime immediately came out with attacks against him in hopes the award would be withdrawn.

In keeping with its trademark tradition of savaging its opponents, the Kagame regime outed its full arsenal of dirty attacks...

Fahamu, `Opposing Cessation of Protection for Rwandan Refugees`

Several human rights organizations, once active in Rwanda, have been silenced...

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In their most recent move to stop the Cessation of Protection of Rwandan Refugees, Fahamu stated the following in their petition to their supporter;

“On December 31, 2011, the UN High Commissioner for the Refugees and several states hosting Rwandan refugees are considering invoking the ‘cessation clause’ of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees...”

End Political Impasse in Rwanda

The concern that Rwanda would not be able to meet the Commonwealth principles was supported by the Commonwealth Green Parties and Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Friends of Rwandan Greens (FoRG) call upon the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Australia, to prevail on the Government of Rwanda and ensure that democracy and human rights are upheld and end the political impasse in the country.

"Rwanda was permitted to join the Commonwealth in 2009 despite serious concerns being expressed by the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda," said Frank Habineza, President, Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, speaking from Sweden.

Continued Political Oppression in Rwanda

Rwanda... missing political leader!

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Political oppression in not a new phenomenon in Rwanda and has been a part of the cultural fabric for decades.

Unfortunately, this oppression has risen to another frightening level with news today out of Kigali, Rwanda of the disappearance of Sylvian Sibomana, the Secretary General of the FDU-Inkingi party. The FDU-Inkingi published a press release today (below) stating how the incident occurred.

Rwanda Achieves High Rank in Action Aid`s Scorecard -

further action needed to face food, climate crisis.

(WASHINGTON D.C .) - Rwanda ranks 3rd in its capacity and preparedness for the triple crisis confronting the world’s food system, according to research in 28 developing countries.

The ActionAid report released today, On the Brink: Who’s best prepared for a climate and hunger crisis?, shows that Rwanda is one of the developing nations most prepared for confronting the three interlocking global challenges of climate change, resource scarcity and rising and volatile food prices.

The Rwanda Peoples Party: Statement of Facts

Rwanda People’s Party (RPP) is a political party with a fully flagged political programme, policy and procedures that was born out of the Rwanda National Liberation Movement (1986-2004) in May 2010.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The oppositional climate of Rwandan Politics is an ever changing situation. There are many of these groups in exile and as they continue the struggle for peace and political and press freedoms within Rwanda they also facing mounting challenges and numerous vocal critics.

Genocide 101: World and Media Apathy

It is outlandish that we accept things today, that we knew were wrong a thousand years ago.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I don't know which troubles me more; the idea that Genocide still takes place today, or the fact that so few people know about it. This most ultimate barbaric crime is or has recently taken place in Palestine, Sri Lanka, Rwanda, and Mexico... these are the stories that occupy most of our time at Salem-News.com.

The lessons we should have learned during the European Holocaust, and in the killing fields of Cambodia, we conveniently ignore in the west today. The lesson is "never again", but not just for the Jews, it is for all of mankind.

Let us not become complicit in the continued political rape of the Rwandan People

John V Karuranga, President of the Rwanda People’s Party's letter to President Jared L. Cohon, of Carnegie Melon University, who allowed disputed President Paul Kagame to speak from a palladium stage.

(LONDON) - I write to you on behalf my party, the Rwanda People’s Party that has been fighting for a peaceful, democratic and non-violent change in Rwanda since May 2010.

The RPP is the voice of the most disadvantaged Rwandans whose voices cannot be heard because they can’t speak for themselves. These are the innocent, the defenseless and the downtrodden Rwandan.

The Rwandan Government: When the tree falls, birds are in misery

Has the effectiveness of the millions of dollars of aid to Rwanda ever been evaluated for its use and program success?

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The small country of Rwanda buried deep in the heart of Africa continues to make loud noises despite the assumed desire its leaders to keep things quiet and inconspicuous.

Within this small nation lies a government that oppresses its own people through intimidation, lack of open political space and fear to speak honestly and openly about the government in personal circles as well as in the press.