Rwanda Human Rights Record Criticised
Rwanda's suitability for Commonwealth membership this year has been questioned because of its human rights record.
A report released by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) pointed out that harsh laws banning genocide ideology, harassment of independent journalists and military intervention in the Democratic Republic of Congo make Rwanda's accession ill-advised.
Rwanda's application to join the 53-member English-speaking organisation will be considered at the Commonwealth summit in Trinidad and Tobago in November. Its bid is being strongly supported by the United Kingdom and African countries.
To read the article titled, “Rwanda haunted by human rights abuses,” click here.
A report released by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) pointed out that harsh laws banning genocide ideology, harassment of independent journalists and military intervention in the Democratic Republic of Congo make Rwanda's accession ill-advised.
Rwanda's application to join the 53-member English-speaking organisation will be considered at the Commonwealth summit in Trinidad and Tobago in November. Its bid is being strongly supported by the United Kingdom and African countries.
To read the article titled, “Rwanda haunted by human rights abuses,” click here.
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<br /> Mail and Guardian
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