March 16, 2022
Rwanda: Wave of Free Speech Prosecutions
Free Journalists, Commentators, Opposition Members
Free Journalists, Commentators, Opposition Members
Thousands Arrested on March 6; Protesters Abused in Detention
Journalists Detained, Beaten; Media Outlets Closed
‘Discrediting’ Armed Forces, Calling to End the War, Backing Sanctions Become Crimes
Twisted, Out-of-Context Statements Released Ahead of Elections
Authorities Threaten Independent Media over War Reporting
Co-chair of Country’s Oldest Rights Group Faces Terrorism Prosecution
End Arbitrary Restrictions on Dissidents Across the Country
Authorities Should Do More to Ensure Freedom of Expression
Investigate Ill-Treatment Allegations; Drop Charges