One killed, dozens injured in Rwanda political rally stampede
Rwanda Patriotic Front supporters gathered during a kick-off rally to support Rwanda n President Paul Kagame , in Musanze on 22 June 2024.
President since 2000, the 66-year-old will face the same rivals as he did in 2017: the leader of the opposition Democratic Green Party, Frank Habineza, and former journalist, Philippe Mpayimana, who is running as an independent. "The Ministry of Local Government asked those participating in the campaign to follow the instructions and regulations aimed at ensuring safety and security," the broadcaster added.Rwandan courts rejected appeals from prominent opposition figures Bernard Ntaganda and Victoire Ingabire to remove previous convictions that effectively barred them from contesting.
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