Rwanda refuses to respond to Nyamwasa

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Other officers who have fled Rwanda after being accused of committing serious crimes, but who insist they are victims of state persecution include; Theoneste Musindashaka (July 27, 2009), Senator Stanley Safari (June 2, 2009), Lt. Col. Sam Baguma (April 2009).

Capt. Evaris, Capt. Eliphaz Ndikuyezu, Capt. Claude Bizimungu, Capt. John Uwintari, Capt. John Bosco Muhizi, Capt. Theobal Gakumba, Capt. John Ontabuka, Jean Pierre Kagubare reportedly all left around June 2009. Col. Patrick Karegyeya (2006) and Maj.Gen. Emmanuel Habyarimana (2004).

Sources in Kigali now say that Jean Pierre Bizimana, Rwandan envoy to the Netherlands, is also under suspicion over the issue of having granted present vocal opposition leader, Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, a Rwandan passport. Ms Ingabire who has been out of the country for over 16 years, returned last month and she is aspiring to run for president in the coming election.

Ms Ingabire is chairperson for the United Democratic Forces, which is an outspoken critic of the current regime. It is alleged that this group could be linked to the rebel DR Congo Hutu militia, FDLR.