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Key ICTR witnesses threatening to boycott genocide trials after acquittals: report

JURIST (Free subscription) | yesterday

[JURIST] Groups representing key witnesses appearing before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) told Reuters Saturday that they may no longer participate in court trials following the acquittal of two suspects involved in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The umbrella organization for the various survivor groups in Rwanda, IBUKA, threatened that if the ICTR did not reverse its decisions,...

• Rwanda genocide survivors may boycott U.N. court - Reuters

Rwanda Green Party Conference Postponed Again; More Green Party Activists Detained

Green Party Watch (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

Sent in from RNA (Rwanda News Agency) Friday, 20 November 2009 Kigali: The scheduled founding conference of the troubled Green Party did not take place Friday as the group wait for a Police certificate from the new Commissioner-General, Brig. Emmanuel Gasana. But not without new allegations, RNA reports. A man by the names Gaston Bihibindi is claiming [...]

Rwanda Rising - the Conditions of Success

All Africa (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

The story of Rwanda is now well known. Fifteen years ago, genocide devastated the country, emptied the banks and decimated human capital. By the time the RPF captured Kigali in July 1994, half the population was either dead or in exile. Just across the border in DR Congo, a Hutu rebel army was training in UN refugee camps, while the international humanitarian community stood idly by.

Kirabo Speaks Out On City Resignations

All Africa (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

The Mayor of Kigali City, Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kakira, has castigated former local government officials who resigned recently.

Rwanda: Leadership Vacuum Not an Issue Within the City Council - Mayor

All Africa (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

The Mayor City Council of Kigali Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira has said that cases of public officials being hounded out of office for a variety of reasons, will not in any way create a leadership vacuum nor adversely affect service delivery within the City Council.

88 Educationists Receive Training

All Africa (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

88 teachers' trainers specializing in Mathematics and Science subjects are currently undertaking a ten-day training organized by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Kigali.

APR Women Down to Business

All Africa (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

AFTER losing the league title to AS Kigali, recapturing it is high on APR's agenda this season.

BK Retrenches 55

All Africa (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Bank of Kigali (BK) has laid-off 55 employees in its ongoing restructuring.

Crashed Rwandair Plane Was Not Substandard, Says CEO

All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Even though investigations in last week's airplane crash at Kigali International Airport are yet to be concluded, Rwandair CEO Gerald Zirimwabagabo has categorically denied that the craft was substandard. "Rwandair aspires to meet the highest standards," he said.

International Court Prosecutors Call for More Cooperation

All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

At the end of the 5th colloquium of prosecutors from various international criminal tribunals, held in Kigali last week, participants called for more cooperation from governments to arrest suspects against whom international arrest warrants have been issued, in order to fight impunity.

Tour of Rwanda

cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

November 16-24, Road, 2.2 Korevar solos to victory in Kigali Moroccans get off to strong start in Rwanda

Rwandair Boosts Open With RFW 11.3 Million

All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

KIGALI Golf Club captain Rajan Tiwari has promised golfers a thrilling Rwanda Open, and he had every reason to be excited after Rwandair's Rwf11.3m sponsorship package into the four-day golf tournament.

EAC 10 Years Anniversary - Better Late Than Never for Rwanda

All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Two occasions transpired recently in Kigali. One was the meeting that sought to sensitise Rwandan hoteliers on the need to classify the country's hospitality facilities under the East African Community standards.

Parliament Endorses $10 Million Opec Loan

All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Parliament on Monday approved government's request of a $10m loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development to extend reliable and affordable electricity to areas of Kigali and the western Province.

International Court Acquits Suspect in Murder of Dian Fossey

Mosquito Blog (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

By Georgianne Nienaber In a very sad day for Rwanda, The International Crimes Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) announced it has overturned a 20-year sentence and acquitted Protais Zigiranyirazo, accused genocidaire and suspected murderer of American primatologist Dian Fossey. Citing "serious errors" during the 2008 trial, ICTR Chamber Judge Theodore Meron ordered the immediate release of Zigiranyirazo,...