On the case of Victoire Ingabire in Rwanda

on behalf of the PfE Group · Rapporteur: Matthieu Valet, PierreRomain Thionnet, Thierry Mariani, Nikola Bartůšek, Roberto Vannacci, Jaroslav Bžoch, Susanna Ceccardi, Silvia Sardone

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This resolution condemns the arrest of opposition leader Victoire Ingabire in Rwanda and demands her immediate release. It calls for EU diplomatic pressure and a review of EU support to Rwanda.¶¶¶

Key points

Strongly condemns the new arrest of Victoire Ingabire and ongoing judicial oppression of political opposition in Rwanda.¶
Demands her immediate and unconditional release and the restoration of her full civil and political rights.¶
Deplores the human rights situation in Rwanda, condemns politically motivated trials, and urges Rwandan authorities to ensure separation of powers and judicial independence.¶
Notes that human rights violations extend to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where UN reports implicate Rwanda in supporting the M23 rebel group.¶
Calls on the EU and member states to increase diplomatic pressure and consider targeted measures like visa restrictions or financial sanctions against those undermining political freedoms in Rwanda.¶
Asks the Commission to critically review EU support to Rwanda to ensure it promotes human rights and does not harm freedoms, pluralism, rule of law, or civil society.¶

Who is affected

Rwandan authorities and government, who are urged to release Ingabire and ensure judicial independence.¶¶
EU and member states, called on to increase pressure and consider sanctions.¶
European Commission, asked to review EU support to Rwanda.¶

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