Rwanda opposes pressure from human rights advocate for
the Independent Investigation into the death in police custody of Kizito Mihigo
a famous gospel singer and activist.
the Independent Investigation into the death in police custody of Kizito Mihigo
a famous gospel singer and activist.
Mihigo, had been found dead at 5 a.m. on February
17,2020 in his cell at the Remela Police station in Kigali in alleged suicide.
17,2020 in his cell at the Remela Police station in Kigali in alleged suicide.
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) said Mihigo was
handed over by security organs on February 13,2020 near Burundi border in
Nyaruguru District, and charged with attempting to illegally cross the border,
joining “terrorist groups” and corruption.
handed over by security organs on February 13,2020 near Burundi border in
Nyaruguru District, and charged with attempting to illegally cross the border,
joining “terrorist groups” and corruption.
Marie Michelle Umuhoza a spokesperson for the
country’s investigation said “Rwanda is an independent country and is able to
investigate anything”
country’s investigation said “Rwanda is an independent country and is able to
investigate anything”
In addition, without saying when the investigation
will be complete, Umuhoza has said she doesn’t see the reason for independent
investigation in an independent country.
will be complete, Umuhoza has said she doesn’t see the reason for independent
investigation in an independent country.
