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The research that HRW conducts is poorly regarded in Rwanda and is questioned by international experts with knowledge of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by SAM Ngendahimana

The story of HRW’s failure over genocide in Rwanda yet to be told

Thursday, October 26, 2023
The New Times
Politics

Inside upcoming HRW report on Rwanda and the politics behind it

Sunday, October 08, 2023
Some inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. Statistics from Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) show that there are a total of 89,034 inmates in the 13 correctional facilities in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Prison population on the rise despite decongestion efforts

Friday, August 25, 2023
The policy and legal coordinator at Transparency International Rwanda, Colette Ndabarushimana, speaks to The New Times on July 5, 2023, in Kigali Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya.
Law

Watchdog calls for 'safe spaces' for whistleblowers

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining, where they provided free legal assistance to 24 inmates in Mageragere Prison in October 2022. Courtesy
Law

1500 cases settled through plea bargain in 8 months

Tuesday, August 01, 2023
Prisoners during IT course at Nyarugenge Prison on May 26, 2022. Rwanda Correctional Services plans to implement virtual visits in prisons. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

Rwanda to introduce virtual visits in prisons

Friday, June 30, 2023
The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda is safe for asylum seekers, insists UK Prime Minister

Thursday, June 29, 2023
A group of suspects that are paraded at Rwanda Investigation Bureau on February 5, 2020. The first six months of 2023 have registered the highest crime rate compared to the previous five years. Sam Ngendahimana
Crime

2023 has highest crime rate in five years – Minister

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
A prisoner with his lawyers during a hearing session during FLN trial in Kigali on February 26, 2021. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Prosecution to mediate between victims and suspects in criminal cases

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Prisoners arrive at the Supreme Court for a hearing session during FLN trial on September 20, 2021. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

What are the four key proposed changes to Rwanda’s penal law?

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The Minister of State in charge of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Solina Nyirahabimana addresses members of parliament while presenting a new draft law on criminal procedure during a parliamentary session on Monday, June 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Law

Minister Nyirahabimana allays fears over giving more powers to judges

Monday, June 26, 2023
Clockwise Celestin Mutabaruka, Dr Vincent Bajinya, Emmanuel Nteziryayo, Celestin Ugirashebuja, Charles Munyaneza are Genocide fugitives who live in the UK. File
Crime

Busingye calls for action against Genocide fugitives living freely in UK

Tuesday, June 06, 2023