Documents released on Thursday said that while Rwanda is now a relatively peaceful country with respect for the rule of law, there are nevertheless issues with its human rights record around political opposition to the current regime, dissent and free speech.
Within the policy statement, there is also an admission it could take months for Rwanda to pass a new asylum law that is needed to implement its new treaty with the UK, which the prime minister has made central in his effort to convince judges the scheme is lawful. The 2022 US government human rights report noted that the Rwandan government impeded the formation of political parties, restricted political party activities, and delayed or denied registration to local and international NGOs seeking to work on human rights, media freedom, or political advocacy.
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