Diane Rwigara, a resilient Rwandan opposition figure, has announced her candidacy for the upcoming presidential election on July 15. Despite facing obstacles in the past, including false accusations and a year in prison, Rwigara remains undeterred in her quest for change in Rwanda. Her family has also been targeted, with her sister’s phone number appearing on a list of potential Pegasus spyware targets.
“Rwanda Classified,” a journalistic investigation, sheds light on the repressive mechanisms of the Kagame regime. Despite international scrutiny, Kagame is poised for a fourth term victory.
Recent revelations from the “Pegasus Project” further highlight the pervasive use of spyware for political purposes. The suspicious circumstances surrounding Anne Rwigara’s death in 2023 underscore the risks faced by those close to opposition figures in Rwanda.
Political Targets and Privacy Concerns
The use of spyware like Pegasus raises serious privacy and human rights concerns, with political opponents and journalists being prime targets. The lack of accountability and transparency from authorities only exacerbates the risks faced by individuals like Diane Rwigara and her family.
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