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Rwanda opposition leader Ingabire says she's physically unfit for trial
Ingabire says she is unfit for trial after a year in detention, and judges delayed the case as prosecutors seek six charges.
- The High Court in Kigali ruled Tuesday, June 16, that the trial of Victoire Ingabire must proceed, dismissing her claims of unpreparedness and granting the defence until 4 p.m. to prepare.
- Prosecutors accuse Ingabire of plotting unrest against President Paul Kagame and forming a criminal organization; she denies the charges while standing trial alongside eight others, including Theoneste Nsengimana.
- Ingabire argued Monday that detention conditions—including restrictions on family contact and religious worship—hampered her defence preparation, though prosecutors countered that "The issues presented are largely emotional in nature."
- During Tuesday's hearing, co-accused Nsengimana sought provisional release on medical grounds, citing delays in receiving a scheduled colonoscopy; the court is expected to rule on Friday, June 19.
- Proceedings are scheduled to resume on June 18, though human rights groups continue criticizing the suppression of political opposition under Kagame, with many of his rivals remaining in exile.
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Rwanda: High Court Rejects Ingabire's Objections, Orders Trial to Proceed
The High Court in Kigali on Tuesday, June 16 ruled that the trial of Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire proceed, dismissing objections she had raised on Monday that she was not ready to stand trial on charges related to forming a criminal organisation.
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High Court: Victoire Ingabire says 'not ready' to stand trial
The High Court in Kigali on Monday, June 15, opened the trial of Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire, who is facing several charges related to forming a criminal organisation. However, Ingabire told the court that she was not ready for the hearing, citing several challenges that she said were affecting her wellbeing and her ability to prepare her defence. ALSO READ: Victoire Ingabire arrested over alleged plot to incite public disorder Ingabire faces six …
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