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  • Russian Jehovah's Witnesses Preachers Arrested #rwanda #RwOT

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    The Russian authorities have arrested Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow and across 20 other regions as part of their latest investigation into the religious group that is officially banned as 'extremist,' investigators on Tuesday.

    The Moscow branch of the federal Investigative Committee, which investigates major crimes, showed a video of masked men prying open an apartment door and displaying Russian and foreign currency seized during the searches. In a statement, it said Jehovah's Witnesses held 'secret meetings' there, 'studied religious literature' and 'recruited new members.'

    The raids were part of a criminal case opened into 'extremist' activities of the Jehovah's Witnesses Administrative Center, the organization's head office, between June 2019 and the present.

    Russia's Supreme Court banned the Jehovah's Witnesses in April 2017.

    'Together with the Russian Interior Ministry, the FSB [Federal Security Service] and National Guard support, investigators of the capital's main directorate conducted searches in Moscow and in more than 20 regions of the country,' the Moscow Investigative Committee said.

    It did not say in which regions and how many worshippers have been detained, noting only that they were both 'organizers and participants of the movement.'

    If found guilty, the defendants face up to 10 years in prison.

    The Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia organization has not reported on the latest raids.

    The Christian denomination estimated that more than 400 of its followers have been charged or convicted in Russia between 2017 and late October 2020. Ten worshippers are serving prison sentences ranging from two to six years.

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  • Human Rights Watch Accuses Tanzania Of Torturing Burundian Refugees #rwanda #RwOT

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    The Human Rights Watch said in its new report that Security forces in Tanzania have arbitrarily detained, tortured and forcibly disappeared at least 18 Burundian refugees since late last year.

    'Between October 2019 and August 2020, Tanzanian police and intelligence services forcibly disappeared, tortured, and arbitrarily detained at least 11 Burundians for up to several weeks in abysmal conditions in a police station in Kibondo, Kigoma region,' the report indicated on Monday.

    By October, Tanzania was still hosting more than 150,000 refugees in three camps, but almost 100,000 people have returned to Burundi since September 2017.

    In testimony gathered by the NGO, nine of the detainees at Kibondo were reportedly tortured before they were returned to the Mtendeli and Nduta camps in Kigoma.

    'The Burundians said that Tanzanian police detained them in rooms with no electricity or windows, took them to a separate building on the police station grounds, and hanged them from the ceiling by their handcuffs,' the report said.

    'Some said that police and intelligence agents gave them electric shocks, rubbed their faces and genitals with chili, and beat and whipped them,'HRW said.

    In certain cases, police and intelligence officers told refugees that they had been given information about them by Burundian authorities, 'suggesting collusion between agents from the two countries,' the report said.

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    Source : https://taarifa.rw/human-rights-watch-accuses-tanzania-of-torturing-burundian-refugees/

  • Umugabo n’umugore bafatiwe mu cyuho bakekwaho kugurisha ikibanza cy’undi #rwanda #RwOT

    Ku wa 26 Ugushyingo 2020 nibwo RIB yafashe umugabo n’umugore bafashwe bigize nk’aho bashakanye, bifashisha inyandiko mpimbano ngo bagurishe umutungo w’undi muntu, uherereye mu Karere ka Gasabo, i Kibagabaga.

    RIB yatangaje ko baguwe gitumo bari i Nyarutarama, bamaze gukora amasezerano y’ubugure, bategereje kwishyurwa miliyoni 25 Frw z’umutungo bari bagurishije bifashishije izo mpapuro mpimbano.

    Umugore ukurikiranywe muri iki kibazo yavuze ko umugabo bafatiwe mu cyaha kimwe bamenyanye mu mwaka wa 2017, kuva icyo kugeza mu 2020 ngo yari atarongera kumubona. Ngo yongeye kumuhamagara ku wa 25 Ugushyingo amusaba kujya amucururiza ibikwembe.

    Ngo yongeye kumuhamagara ku wa 25 Ugushyingo amusaba ko bahurira ahitwa kuri Café i Gikondo bakaganira uburyo yajya amufasha kumugurishiriza ibitenge.

    Ati 'Yarampamagaye ambaza ngo ndi he ? Ndamubwira ngo ahantu hitwa kuri Café Rwampara. Ndagenda mpageze mfata telefoni ndamuhamagara musangana n’abandi bagabo bagera muri bane bicaye mu modoka.”

    Yavuze ko bayinjiyemo maze amutira telefoni ariko agamije kuyifotoresha irangamuntu ku buryo n’ibyo yayikoreragaho atamubonaga kuko yari yicaye inyuma, baraganira aza kumusaba kujya amucururiza.

    Ati 'Maze kwicara arambaza ngo iyo telefoni yabaye iki ? Nanjye nti yaramenetse, ansaba kuyimutiza ndayimuha ubwo na we arakomeza ayinjiramo. Arambwira ngo ese ko mfite ibitenge, ntiwamfasha kubigurisha ? Ndamubwira ngo nta kibazo. Arambwira ngo ntacyo ndi bugahamagare mu gitondo.”

    Bwaracyeye ahagana saa Moya z’igitondo amusanga aho bari guhurira gusa bahinduye gahunda bitewe nuko abo bari buhure bataje bimurira saa Kumi n’imwe, bagahurira i Nyarutarama.

    Yavuze ko akihagera yasanze uwo mugabo ari kumwe n’abandi afite dosiye zirimo ibyangombwa by’ubutaka n’indangamuntu maze amusaba kubandikira amasezerano y’ubugure ari nabwo baje gufatwa.

    Yakomeje ati “Ndamubwira ngo nonese njye ko wampamagaye mu kugurisha ibitenge, ndandika amasezerano y’ubugure mu ruhe rwego ? Arambwira ngo nyandikira ntacyo n’ab’ibitenge baraza. Iyo ndangamuntu ni we wari uyifite, icyo cyangombwa cy’ubutaka ni we wari ugifite.”

    Yavuze ko umwe mu bagabo bari aho yasohotse, ageze hanze arabahamagara maze bisanga RIB yabafashe.

    Ku rundi ruhande uwo mugabo we ntiyemera ko ariwe wamuhamagaye kuko ahubwo na we yahamagawe n’uwashakaga kumubera umugabo.

    Ati 'Njye yarampamagaye ngo bafite ubutaka nze kubafasha kubugurisha, ni cyo kintu tuziranyeho kuko njye simvuka inaha, njye yari yambwiye ngo nze mbe mu bagabo.”

    Umuvugizi w’umusigire wa RIB, Dr Murangira B. Thierry, yavuze ko abakora bene ibyo byaha bagenda bagacurisha indangamuntu n’ibyangombwa by’ubutaka, umwe agahagarara nk’umugore undi nk’umugabo, bagashaka kugurisha umutungo ku buryo umuntu awuguze ayatamo, kuko aba agendeye ku byangombwa by’ibihimbano.

    Ati “Umuntu ugerageza gucura ibyangombwa cyangwa kwiyandikaho umutungo utari uwe, azafatwa.”

    Yasabye abantu kugira ubushishozi mu gihe bagiye kugura imitungo, bakareba niba bagiye kugura umutungo na ba nyirawo koko.

    Baramutse bahamijwe iki cyaha bazahanishwa igifungo kitari munsi y’imyaka itanu ariko kitarengeje imyaka irindwi, ndetse n’ihazabu iri hagati ya miliyoni eshatu na miliyoni eshanu z’amafaranga y’u Rwanda.

    Source : http://www.ukwezi.rw/mu-rwanda/2/article/Umugabo-n-umugore-bafatiwe-mu-cyuho-bakekwaho-kugurisha-ikibanza-cy-undi

  • Umugore w’imyaka 40 yishwe na COVID-19 mu Rwanda #rwanda #RwOT

    Uyu yahise yuzuza umubare w’abantu 49 bamaze kwicwa n’iki cyorezo kuva cyagera mu Rwanda muri Werurwe 2020.

    Minisiteri y’Ubuzima kandi yatangaje ko kuri uyu wa Mbere, mu Rwanda habonetse abantu 15 bashya banduye COVID-19, abakize bakaba ari 36.

    Abo barwayi bashya 15 babonetse mu bipimo 2,196, bakaba barimo ababonetse i Kigali : 2, Burera : 6, Rwamagana : 3, Rubavu : 2, Nyaruguru : 1, Musanze : 1.

    Kugeza kuri uyu wa Mbere, mu Rwanda abari bamaze kwandura icyo cyorezo ni 5,934 muri bo abamaze gukira ni 5,516, naho abakivurwa ni 362.

    30.11.2020 Amakuru Mashya | Update

    * Kigali : 2, Burera : 6, Rwamagana : 3, Rubavu : 2, Nyaruguru : 1, Musanze : 1 pic.twitter.com/EDRoFWP7GN

    — Ministry of Health | Rwanda (@RwandaHealth) November 30, 2020

    Source : http://www.ukwezi.rw/mu-rwanda/Ubuzima/article/Umugore-w-imyaka-40-yishwe-na-COVID-19-mu-Rwanda

  • Ruhango : Umugore wari umaze iminsi aburiwe irengero yasanzwe mu musarani yarapfuye #rwanda #RwOT

    Mu cyumweru gishize nibwo hamenyekanye amakuru ko Nyiramana Agnes yabuze, abaturanyi be batangira gukeka ko uwo mugabo wari waramwinjiye ashobora kuba azi irengero rye.

    Abaturanyi bakomeje gushakisha amakuru kugeza ubwo kuri uyu wa Mbere tariki 30 Ugushyingo, bagiye aho uwo mugabo yabaga kwa nyina, barebye mu musarani basanga harunze imbagara bahita bitabaza inzego z’ubuyobozi n’iz’umutekano zisangamo umurambo wa nyakwigendera bigaragara ko bamujugunyemo bamucuritse.

    Uyu murambo wasanzwe mu musarani kwa nyina w’umugabo wari waramwinjiye mu Murenge wa Ruhango, kandi hari hashize igihe aburiwe irengero.

    Umuvugizi wa RIB, Dr Murangira B. Thierry, yabwiye IGIHE dukesha iyi nkuru ko hamaze gufatwa abantu bane bakekwaho kwica uwo mugore barimo sebukwe na muramu we.

    Yavuze ko abakekwaho kwica uwo mugore barimo umugabo w’imyaka 40 wari waramwinjiye na mugenzi we w’imyaka 35.

    Dr Murangira avuga ko mu ibazwa ry’abo babiri bavuze ko bishe uwo mugore babitumwe na sebukwe w’imyaka 70 ndetse na muramu we.

    Yagize ati 'Aba rero uko ari bane bakurikiranyweho icyaha cyo kwica Nyiramana Agnes w’imyaka 37 barangiza bakamujugunya mu musarani. Bavuga ko bamuzizaga ko yatanze amakuru ku mugabo we wacuruzaga ibiyobyabwenge bikamuviramo gufungwa.'

    RIB yibukije abantu bose kwirinda ibyaha kuko itazigera ibihanganira.

    Abakurikiranyweho uruhare mu kwica Nyiramana bose uko ari bane bafungiye kuri Sitasiyo ya RIB mu Karere ka Ruhango, bakaba bagiye gukorerwa dosiye bagashyikirizwa Ubushinjacyaha.

    Source : http://www.ukwezi.rw/mu-rwanda/2/article/Ruhango-Umugore-wari-umaze-iminsi-aburiwe-irengero-yasanzwe-mu-musarani-yarapfuye

  • Kirehe: Ibanda-Makera Natural Forest to be transformed into a tourism destination #rwanda #RwOT

    The Ibanda-Makera natural Forest in Kirehe District, Eastern Province, is about to be transformed into a Park that will be visited by tourists once its rehabilitation and conservation activities are completed.

    The eastern part of Rwanda is known for its high sun, Kirehe District being one of the most drought-prone areas, which is why Ibanda-Makera forest located in Mpanga Sector is being rehabilitated as one of the ways to deal with climate change in the region.

    The Ibanda-Makera forest, which now covers an area of ​​169 hectares, has been destroyed by locals seeking firewood, charcoal and building trees, with some animals fleeing and others being killed.

    Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in collaboration with the Kirehe District and Rwanda Forestry Authority has decided to start conservation activities to prevent permanent erosion, according to Mugabo Fabrice, NAP Project Sector Specialist within REMA.

    'It came to our notice that the Ibanda-Makera forest is gradually losing its original size and that once we don't protect it, it will totally disappear. Through NAP (National Adaptation Planning process) the activities to be conducted include fencing, the re-planting of natural trees to restore its originality.' He explains.

    'The people who were farming around it will be supported to get another livelihood that prevents them from re-entering the forest. We will help them plant fruit trees in their fields and other activities that promote them such as beekeeping and other activities that they will choose, since this is a difficult agricultural area.' He adds.

    The $ 400,000 Ibanda-Makera Forest Rehabilitation Project is four-year long. At least 74 hectares need to be restored.

    'There are talks between REMA and RDB and some work has been started to see how after proper restoration it will be handed to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and turned into a tourism destination', Mugabo said.

    Local residents in Nasho Cell, Mpanga Sector say they have been encouraged to conserve it because they know its value.

    'From the past, this forest was useful; it had many animals that are no longer there. Restoring will help us in the beekeeping projects in which we are engaged. We are committed to protect it from any damage because we know its value', Rugina Ananias said.

    Ibanda-Makera forest was said to be a home to several types of wild animals like lions, monkeys, snakes, chimpanzees, wild pigs, antelopes, leopards and birds. Some are no longer found there. It is made up of savanna trees and bushes, swamps and gigantic trees. There were at least 124 tree varieties.

    NAP project will support residents around Ibanda-Makera forest to be engaged in professional beekeeping

    By Kanamugire Emmanuel

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  • COVID-19: 49th death, 15 new cases #rwanda #RwOT

    A statement from the Ministry of Health released last night reported 15 new cases out of 2196 samples and 36 recoveries.

    New patients were found in Kigali: 2, Burera: 6, Rwamagana: 3, Rubavu: 2, Nyaruguru: 1 and Musanze: 1.’

    The first case was confirmed in Rwanda on 14th March 2020.

    So far 5934 cases have been found out of 626311 sample tests. 5516 have recovered, 369 are active cases while 49 have succumbed to the pandemic.

    Coronavirus symptoms include coughing, flu, and difficulty in breathing. The virus is said to be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.

    Rwandans are urged to adhere to COVID-19 health guidelines, washing hands frequently using soaps and safe water, wearing face masks and respecting social distancing.

    IGIHE

    Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/covid-19-49th-death-15-new-cases

  • Ruhango: Father-in-law, three others arrested for murdering woman #rwanda #RwOT

    Local leaders and security officials found the body yesterday dumped in the toilet belonging to the family of a man who recently cohabited with Nyiramana in Ruhango sector.

    Nyiramana was reported missing last week. At the time, residents claimed that the cohabiting man might know the truth about her disappearance.

    Local leaders and security officials mounted a search until they found the body yesterday in toilet.

    The spokesperson of RIB, Dr Murangira B. Thierry has told IGIHE that four people have been arrested in connection with the murder.

    He explained that the suspects include a 40 year old man who cohabited with Nyiramana and his 35 year old friend.

    Dr Murangira said the two suspects explained that they committed the murder on the order of a 70 year-old-father in law and brother-in-law.

    'The four suspects are pinned for murder of Nyiramana Agnes, 37, and dumping her body in toilet. They explained, the woman was murdered for reporting her husband who trafficked drugs leading to his detention,' he said.

    RIB appealed on Rwandans to distance themselves from such heinous crimes that whoever caught will be held accountable.

    The four suspects are detained at RIB Station in Ruhango district. Their case is to be filed and transferred to the prosecution.

    IGIHE

    Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/ruhango-father-in-law-three-others-arrested-for-murdering-woman

  • Remains of 17 genocide victims accorded decent burial in Huye #rwanda #RwOT

    The remains buried on Sunday 29th November 2020 were exhumed during different construction and agricultural activities.

    Some relatives of victims laid at the memorial revealed that the decent burial soothes their hearts.

    'It is of great value to accord decent burial which we have wished for long. We thank God for making it possible. Even if we cried for long, at least our hearts are relieved because we know where they are laid to rest,' said Mireille Umurungi.

    The President of IBUKA (umbrella organization of genocide survivors) in Huye district, Theodat Siboyintore blamed people hoarding information of location of remains of genocide victims.

    'It is a good occasion to blame people retaining information of whereabouts other victims is dumped to accord a decent burial. Revealing such information helps us along the resilience journey,' he said.

    More remains 100 of victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi were found in Karama sector, Huye district this year during preparation the land for school construction. No one had provided information.

    Parliamentarian, Veneranda Uwamariya explained that failure to reveal where more victims are dumped is a barrier to unity and reconciliation.

    She urged people to reveal information that could help to locate more remains of victims for decent burial.

    IGIHE

    Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/remains-of-17-genocide-victims-accorded-decent-burial-in-huye

  • Minister explains why RwandAir ditched new airplane purchase plans #rwanda #RwOT

    Before COVID-19 pandemic, RwandAir had announced plan to buy four new aircrafts including two Airbus A330neo and two Boeing 737 Max 8 which has been suspended.

    During a recent press briefing, Minister Gatete said that RwandAir cannot buy a new aircraft during COVID-19.

    'Even existing aircrafts are not fully serving their purpose due to COVID-19. We have to wait until passengers can fly safely to expand activities. We cannot expand during this period,' he explained.

    The new aircrafts were expected to be used for RwandAir’s flights to Guangzhou in China, New York in the United States, Dubai, Lagos, Johannesburg and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.

    RwandAir management recently announced that flights have resumed at 70% in November 2020.

    RwandAir currently uses various aircrafts including two Boeing 737-700NG, two Bombardier CRJ-900 NextGen, four Boeing 737-800NG, two Bombardier Q-400 NextGen, one Airbus A330 — 300 and one Airbus A330 — 200.

    In a bid to support RwandAir’s recovery from COVID-19, the Government of Rwanda increased the budget allocated to the carrier to Rwf 145,1 billion in the iscal year 2020/2021 from Rwf 121,8 of last year.

    In February this year, Qatar Airways announced that discussions were ongoing to buy 49% shares in RwandaAir.

    The deal is considered a great development to improve operations considering the reputation of Qatar Airways. The latter won four prestigious prizes at 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards, including the highest accolade of 'World’s Best Airline’ — becoming the only airline in the competition’s history to win it five times (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2019).

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced that aviation companies will earn US$419 billion this year from US$838 billion of last year.

    IGIHE

    Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/minister-explains-why-rwandair-ditched-new-airplane-purchase-plans