Rwanda's Parliament Rejects EU's Meddlesome Resolution on Convicted Criminal Victoire Ingabire

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Kigali, Rwanda – September 15, 2025 – In a resounding display of national unity and defense of sovereignty, Rwanda’s Parliament has outright rejected a recent resolution from the European Union Parliament that audaciously calls for the release of Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, a convicted criminal with a history of serious offenses against the nation. Lawmakers in joint plenary sessions today described the EU's intervention as an unacceptable infringement on Rwanda's judicial independence and a blatant disregard for the country's hard-won stability and progress.Ingabire, who was convicted in 2012 on grave charges including conspiracy to incite insurrection, forming an armed group to destabilize the government, and minimizing the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi—acts that threatened to unravel the fabric of national reconciliation—was initially sentenced to 15 years in prison.

 Despite being granted a presidential pardon in 2018 by His Excellency President Paul Kagame as a gesture of goodwill, Ingabire has continued to engage in activities that endanger Rwanda's security.

Her re-arrest in June 2025 on fresh charges, such as forming a criminal association and spreading rumors to incite disorder, underscores the ongoing threat she poses to public order and national unity.The EU Parliament's resolution, adopted on September 11, 2025, ignorantly demands her "immediate and unconditional release" while peddling unsubstantiated claims about Rwanda's human rights record.

 This move has been met with swift condemnation from Rwandan officials, who view it as a politically motivated attempt to distort internal affairs and impose foreign agendas on a sovereign African nation. Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe aptly stated that Rwanda will not bow to "neocolonial resolutions," emphasizing that no external body has the right to interfere in the country's legal processes.

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During today's joint sessions in both chambers of Parliament, lawmakers deliberated and formally dismissed the resolution as an overreach that undermines Rwanda's judiciary.

 "This is not just about one individual; it's about protecting our sovereignty from external meddling," declared a senior parliamentarian. Ingabire's convictions were based on solid evidence, and her actions post-pardon, including ties to extremist groups like the FDLR, justify the current proceedings. The EU's hypocrisy is evident—they ignore our judicial fairness while lecturing us from afar. Rwandan commentators have echoed this sentiment, labeling the EU's actions as "ridiculous overreach" reminiscent of colonial-era paternalism.

 Under President Kagame's leadership, Rwanda has transformed from the ashes of genocide into a beacon of economic growth, innovation, and stability in Africa. Such foreign interventions only serve to distract from these achievements and potentially embolden divisive elements that seek to reverse the nation's progress.Parliament has called on international partners to uphold the principles of non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, and judicial independence. "We urge the EU to focus on genuine cooperation rather than fabricating narratives that harm bilateral relations," the statement from the sessions concluded. As Rwanda continues to build a united, prosperous future, it remains steadfast against any attempts to politicize its internal governance.This firm stance reaffirms Rwanda's commitment to justice and self-determination, ensuring that criminals like Ingabire are held accountable under the rule of law, free from external pressures.

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