Episode

Rwanda: Probing the prison death of a government critic

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DW AfricaLink
Published
May 18, 2026
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1514
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Summary

Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine, but rights groups want an independent investigation.