Rwanda

Country Rwanda
Capital Kigali
Continent Africa
Currency Rwandan franc(RWF)
Languages Kinyarwanda, French & English

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Introduction

In 1959, three years before independence from Belgium, the majority ethnic group, the Hutus, overthrew the ruling Tutsi king. Over the next several years, thousands of Tutsis were killed, and some 150,000 driven into exile in neighboring countries. The children of these exiles later formed a rebel group, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), and began a civil war in 1990. The war, along with several political and economic upheavals, exacerbated ethnic tensions, culminating in April 1994 in the genocide of roughly 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The Tutsi rebels defeated the Hutu regime and ended the killing in July 1994, but approximately 2 million Hutu refugees - many fearing Tutsi retribution - fled to neighboring Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zaire. Since then, most of the refugees have returned to Rwanda, but several thousand remained in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC; the former Zaire) and formed an extremist insurgency bent on retaking Rwanda, much as the RPF tried in 1990. Rwanda held its first local elections in 1999 and its first post-genocide presidential and legislative elections in 2003. Rwanda in 2009 staged a joint military operation with the Congolese Army in DRC to rout out the Hutu extremist insurgency there and Kigali and Kinshasa restored diplomatic relations. Rwanda also joined the Commonwealth in late 2009.

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MPs vote to throw out amendments to Rwanda deportation bill - The Guardian
  1. MPs vote to throw out amendments to Rwanda deportation bill  The Guardian
  2. Rishi Sunak’s contentious bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda move closer to becoming law  ThePrint
  3. Rwanda saga won't be over even when law is passed  BBC.com


Rwanda-Zimbabwe trade increases by 50 per cent| The New Times - New Times PublicationRwanda-Zimbabwe trade increases by 50 per cent| The New Times  New Times Publication

Traditional Chinese Medicine finds foothold in Rwanda - Chinadaily.com.cn - China DailyTraditional Chinese Medicine finds foothold in Rwanda - Chinadaily.com.cn  China Daily

UK: PM Rishi Sunak eyes to push through his flagship 'Rwanda Plan' - WIONUK: PM Rishi Sunak eyes to push through his flagship 'Rwanda Plan'  WION

Newspaper headlines: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote - BBC.comNewspaper headlines: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote  BBC.com

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes| The New Times - New Times PublicationYou could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes| The New Times  New Times Publication

FEATURED: Aimé Abizera appointed CEO of GVA Rwanda| The New Times - New Times PublicationFEATURED: Aimé Abizera appointed CEO of GVA Rwanda| The New Times  New Times Publication

Land dispute case against Rwanda dismissed by East African Court of Justice| The New Times - New Times PublicationLand dispute case against Rwanda dismissed by East African Court of Justice| The New Times  New Times Publication

FEATURED: Institution of Engineers Rwanda to host global engineering conference in October| The New Times - New Times PublicationFEATURED: Institution of Engineers Rwanda to host global engineering conference in October| The New Times  New Times Publication

When the Rwandan dream came to fruition| The New Times - New Times PublicationWhen the Rwandan dream came to fruition| The New Times  New Times Publication

The UK's contentious plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is close to clearing Parliament - The Associated PressThe UK's contentious plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is close to clearing Parliament  The Associated Press

MPs reject proposed changes to Sunak's Rwanda asylum bill - Financial TimesMPs reject proposed changes to Sunak's Rwanda asylum bill  Financial Times

Fresh Lords battle looms over Rwanda bill amendments - BBCFresh Lords battle looms over Rwanda bill amendments  BBC

U.K. mulls plan to pay migrants to move to Rwanda voluntarily - The HinduU.K. mulls plan to pay migrants to move to Rwanda voluntarily  The Hindu

Rwanda bill amendments rejected by Commons as parliamentary ping pong begins - Sky NewsRwanda bill amendments rejected by Commons as parliamentary ping pong begins  Sky News

UK plans to pay asylum seekers to move to Rwanda - Al Jazeera EnglishUK plans to pay asylum seekers to move to Rwanda  Al Jazeera English

Landslide in Rwanda causes devastation in bordering Congo - Africanews EnglishLandslide in Rwanda causes devastation in bordering Congo  Africanews English

Sunak risks fresh Rwanda vote battle in Lords after Commons boost - The IndependentSunak risks fresh Rwanda vote battle in Lords after Commons boost  The Independent

Victoire Ingabire: Rwandan opposition leader barred from election - BBC.comVictoire Ingabire: Rwandan opposition leader barred from election  BBC.com

Sunak set for fresh battle with Lords after MPs vote down Rwanda Bill amendments - The TelegraphSunak set for fresh battle with Lords after MPs vote down Rwanda Bill amendments  The Telegraph

Rwanda scheme: Sunak clings to false hope - Financial TimesRwanda scheme: Sunak clings to false hope  Financial Times

Newspaper headlines: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote - BBCNewspaper headlines: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote  BBC

Rwanda bill: What happens now it is back in the Commons following defeats in the Lords? - Sky NewsRwanda bill: What happens now it is back in the Commons following defeats in the Lords?  Sky News

DRC Conflict: What explains the flaring eastern Congo conflict? | Explained - The HinduDRC Conflict: What explains the flaring eastern Congo conflict? | Explained  The Hindu

Home Office condemns ‘cruel’ Rwanda phone scam targeting asylum seekers - The GuardianHome Office condemns ‘cruel’ Rwanda phone scam targeting asylum seekers  The Guardian

True cost of UK sending migrants to Rwanda could be billions of pounds, says think-tank - Financial TimesTrue cost of UK sending migrants to Rwanda could be billions of pounds, says think-tank  Financial Times

Passage of Rwanda deportation bill could be delayed until after Easter - The GuardianPassage of Rwanda deportation bill could be delayed until after Easter  The Guardian

Abadepite ba UK baburijemo impinduka ku itegeko ryo kohereza mu Rwanda abasaba ubuhungiro - BBC.comAbadepite ba UK baburijemo impinduka ku itegeko ryo kohereza mu Rwanda abasaba ubuhungiro  BBC.com

Lords pass five amendments to Rwanda bill in heavy defeat for Rishi Sunak - The GuardianLords pass five amendments to Rwanda bill in heavy defeat for Rishi Sunak  The Guardian

Watch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill - The IndependentWatch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill  The Independent

Politics latest: Labour vows 'new chapter in British economic history' - Sky NewsPolitics latest: Labour vows 'new chapter in British economic history'  Sky News

UK dispute over deportations to Rwanda heats up - DW (English)UK dispute over deportations to Rwanda heats up  DW (English)

Watch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill - Yahoo News UKWatch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill  Yahoo News UK

People seeking safety deserve compassion — not this Rwanda Bill - EuronewsPeople seeking safety deserve compassion — not this Rwanda Bill  Euronews

DRC-Rwanda crisis: what's needed to prevent a regional war - The ConversationDRC-Rwanda crisis: what's needed to prevent a regional war  The Conversation

MPs reject all ten amendments made by House of Lords to Rwanda bill - Latest From ITV News - ITVXMPs reject all ten amendments made by House of Lords to Rwanda bill - Latest From ITV News  ITVX

Rwanda opposition leader barred from election over past convictions - The GuardianRwanda opposition leader barred from election over past convictions  The Guardian

Rwanda: Menya zimwe mu mpinduka leta ishaka mu itegeko rigenga umuryango - BBC.comRwanda: Menya zimwe mu mpinduka leta ishaka mu itegeko rigenga umuryango  BBC.com

Civil servants threaten ministers with legal action over Rwanda bill - The GuardianCivil servants threaten ministers with legal action over Rwanda bill  The Guardian

World Report 2024: Rwanda - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Rwanda  Human Rights Watch

Sunak's Rwanda Bill Progresses as MPs Reject Lords Amendments - Yahoo! VoicesSunak's Rwanda Bill Progresses as MPs Reject Lords Amendments  Yahoo! Voices

UK: House of Commons Rwanda vote is a 'shocking spectacle' - Amnesty International UKUK: House of Commons Rwanda vote is a 'shocking spectacle'  Amnesty International UK

'Rally the troops' to defeat Sunak's Rwanda Bill, urges Lord Falconer - The Telegraph'Rally the troops' to defeat Sunak's Rwanda Bill, urges Lord Falconer  The Telegraph

Safety of Rwanda Bill: progress of the bill - House of Commons Library - Commons LibrarySafety of Rwanda Bill: progress of the bill - House of Commons Library  Commons Library

UK's Rwanda asylum moves undercut core human rights protections - UN Human Rights Chief - OHCHRUK's Rwanda asylum moves undercut core human rights protections - UN Human Rights Chief  OHCHR

MTN Rwanda records double-digit fibre growth - ITWeb AfricaMTN Rwanda records double-digit fibre growth  ITWeb Africa

Rwanda's President agrees to meet Felix Tshisekedi over eastern Congo crisis - Africanews EnglishRwanda's President agrees to meet Felix Tshisekedi over eastern Congo crisis  Africanews English

UK plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda suffers first parliamentary defeats - Reuters UKUK plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda suffers first parliamentary defeats  Reuters UK

Rwanda-Zimbabwe ties show the potential of intra-Africa trade| The New Times - New Times PublicationRwanda-Zimbabwe ties show the potential of intra-Africa trade| The New Times  New Times Publication

Failed UK asylum claimants to be offered £3,000 to move to Rwanda - Financial TimesFailed UK asylum claimants to be offered £3,000 to move to Rwanda  Financial Times

Escalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Department of State - Department of StateEscalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Department of State  Department of State

Sunak maintains hope of Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords' challenges - STV NewsSunak maintains hope of Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords' challenges  STV News

Rwanda: Press Freedom in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda - What Journalists Have to Say About Doing Their Jobs - AllAfrica - Top Africa NewsRwanda: Press Freedom in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda - What Journalists Have to Say About Doing Their Jobs  AllAfrica - Top Africa News

Watch: Labour MP apologises for foul-mouthed outburst during Rwanda bill - The SpectatorWatch: Labour MP apologises for foul-mouthed outburst during Rwanda bill  The Spectator

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda asylum bill suffers defeats in House of Lords - Financial TimesRishi Sunak's Rwanda asylum bill suffers defeats in House of Lords  Financial Times

Rwanda ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment - ILORwanda ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment  ILO

MPs reject Rwanda bill amendments | Politics News - Sky NewsMPs reject Rwanda bill amendments | Politics News  Sky News

Pope Francis blesses 'Wee Box' to help Scottish support of Rwanda - Crux NowPope Francis blesses 'Wee Box' to help Scottish support of Rwanda  Crux Now

Peers go into battle to delay Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill in 'constitutional' showdown - Evening StandardPeers go into battle to delay Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill in 'constitutional' showdown  Evening Standard

Labour MP says sorry for swearing in Commons during Rwanda vote - The TelegraphLabour MP says sorry for swearing in Commons during Rwanda vote  The Telegraph

Watch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill - Yahoo News AustraliaWatch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill  Yahoo News Australia

“Join Us or Die”: Rwanda's Extraterritorial Repression | HRW - Human Rights Watch“Join Us or Die”: Rwanda's Extraterritorial Repression | HRW  Human Rights Watch

Rwanda Bill: MPs swat down all 10 House of Lords amendments in major boost for Rishi Sunak - GB NewsRwanda Bill: MPs swat down all 10 House of Lords amendments in major boost for Rishi Sunak  GB News

Rwanda country profile - BBC.comRwanda country profile  BBC.com

UK pushes forward with controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda despite legal challenges - Fox NewsUK pushes forward with controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda despite legal challenges  Fox News

UK bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda 'undercuts human rights': UN rights chief - UN NewsUK bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda 'undercuts human rights': UN rights chief  UN News

Rwanda's ruling party again chooses Kagame as presidential candidate - FRANCE 24 EnglishRwanda's ruling party again chooses Kagame as presidential candidate  FRANCE 24 English

UK Should Abandon Dangerous, Authoritarian Rwanda Bill - Human Rights WatchUK Should Abandon Dangerous, Authoritarian Rwanda Bill  Human Rights Watch

Zim, Rwanda explore new areas of cooperation - The HeraldZim, Rwanda explore new areas of cooperation  The Herald

MP compares cost of Rwanda flights to Virgin Galactic 'sending six people to space' - The IndependentMP compares cost of Rwanda flights to Virgin Galactic 'sending six people to space'  The Independent

Rishi Sunak risks losing key votes on Rwanda bill - The TimesRishi Sunak risks losing key votes on Rwanda bill  The Times

Sunak rejects Lords' plan to protect Afghan heroes from deportation to Rwanda - The IndependentSunak rejects Lords' plan to protect Afghan heroes from deportation to Rwanda  The Independent

US Says DR Congo, Rwanda 'Must Walk Back From Brink of War' - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Says DR Congo, Rwanda 'Must Walk Back From Brink of War'  Voice of America - VOA News

Rwanda legislation looks to be on the home straight - but Tory prospects appear bleak - Sky NewsRwanda legislation looks to be on the home straight - but Tory prospects appear bleak  Sky News

The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must 'walk back from the brink of war' - The Associated PressThe United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must 'walk back from the brink of war'  The Associated Press

Rwanda saga won't be over even when law is passed - BBCRwanda saga won't be over even when law is passed  BBC

Rwanda’s Environment Minister opens Africa’s sustainable cooling and cold-chain centre - University of BirminghamRwanda’s Environment Minister opens Africa’s sustainable cooling and cold-chain centre  University of Birmingham

Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote - Yahoo News AustraliaRwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote  Yahoo News Australia

The Lords have pulled apart the cruel and Orwellian Rwanda bill – yet still, the Tories press on - The GuardianThe Lords have pulled apart the cruel and Orwellian Rwanda bill – yet still, the Tories press on  The Guardian

Labour MP apologises for sweary 'outburst' in Commons during Rwanda debate - The IndependentLabour MP apologises for sweary 'outburst' in Commons during Rwanda debate  The Independent

DR Congo's Tshisekedi agrees to meet Rwanda's Kagame, Angola FM says - Eye on Africa - FRANCE 24 EnglishDR Congo's Tshisekedi agrees to meet Rwanda's Kagame, Angola FM says - Eye on Africa  FRANCE 24 English

Rwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists - Human Rights WatchRwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists  Human Rights Watch

A Strong Commitment to Human Capital is an Investment in Rwanda's Future - World Bank GroupA Strong Commitment to Human Capital is an Investment in Rwanda's Future  World Bank Group

UK to pay failed asylum seekers to move to Rwanda under new scheme - BBCUK to pay failed asylum seekers to move to Rwanda under new scheme  BBC

UK to pay asylum seekers £3,000 to move to Rwanda - Africanews EnglishUK to pay asylum seekers £3,000 to move to Rwanda  Africanews English

Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row - Al Jazeera EnglishBurundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row  Al Jazeera English

Sunak wants controversial Rwanda asylum flights this spring after seeing off Lords' challenges - Irish IndependentSunak wants controversial Rwanda asylum flights this spring after seeing off Lords' challenges  Irish Independent

Plan to send migrants to Rwanda unlawful as they would be at risk: UK top court - Hindustan TimesPlan to send migrants to Rwanda unlawful as they would be at risk: UK top court  Hindustan Times

France urges Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo - FRANCE 24 EnglishFrance urges Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo  FRANCE 24 English

Rwanda wants staged start to deportation flights - The TelegraphRwanda wants staged start to deportation flights  The Telegraph

Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill to undergo further scrutiny in the Lords - CommitteesSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill to undergo further scrutiny in the Lords  Committees

Will Félix Tshisekedi deliver war or peace for DR Congo and Rwanda? - BBC.comWill Félix Tshisekedi deliver war or peace for DR Congo and Rwanda?  BBC.com

Rwanda wants two-month pause after first migrant flight arrivals - The TimesRwanda wants two-month pause after first migrant flight arrivals  The Times

Can Rwanda-Zim business community drive AfCFTA realization?| The New Times - New Times PublicationCan Rwanda-Zim business community drive AfCFTA realization?| The New Times  New Times Publication

Rwanda explained: From politics to human rights and refugees - DW (English)Rwanda explained: From politics to human rights and refugees  DW (English)

Watch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill - YahooWatch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill  Yahoo

MPs Reverse Lords Amendments To Rwanda Deportation Bill - HuffPost UKMPs Reverse Lords Amendments To Rwanda Deportation Bill  HuffPost UK

Pressure mounts on Rwanda over violence in DR Congo - Le MondePressure mounts on Rwanda over violence in DR Congo  Le Monde

The UK Can't Legislate Away Rwanda's Rights Record - Human Rights WatchThe UK Can't Legislate Away Rwanda's Rights Record  Human Rights Watch