On the case of Victoire Ingabire in Rwanda

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Marion Maréchal, Nicolas Bay, Carlo Fidanza, Alexandr Vondra, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Alberico Gambino

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This resolution condemns the Rwandan government's treatment of opposition leader Victoire Ingabire, calls for her release and fair trial, and urges compliance with international human rights obligations.¶¶

Key points

Condemns the Rwandan government's persistent inhumane treatment of Victoire Ingabire and expresses deep concern at politically motivated charges against her.¶
Calls for a free and fair trial meeting international standards for Ingabire; if not, demands her unconditional release and restoration of her civil and political rights.¶
Expresses concern at the pattern of abuses against opposition parties, journalists, activists, and other critics of the government.¶
Calls on the Rwandan Government to comply with its international human rights obligations.¶
Reiterates that a functioning opposition, vibrant civil society, and independent media are essential to maintaining economic and social development gains in the post-genocide era.¶

Who is affected

Victoire Ingabire, Rwandan opposition leader, who faces charges and has been detained.¶¶¶
Rwandan government, which is called on to ensure fair trial or release Ingabire and comply with human rights obligations.¶¶
Opposition parties, journalists, activists, and critics of the Rwandan government, who face abuses.¶

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