By: Dr David Himbara
An Open Letter Mr. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda.
Dear Mr. President, although Rwandan government propagandists claim we know each other, and that I visit Uganda often, we do not know each other. Another lie from Rwanda is that I am a member of a Rwandan political party you support. I have never belonged to any political party. I vote for and support parties based on their programs. In the last Rwandan presidential elections, for example, most of colleagues and I supported the opposition leader Diane Rwigara because she stood for human rights in our country. She was thrown in prison for her effort. I consider myself to be a civil society activist and a relentless fighter for human rights. Which brings me to the purpose of my open letter. I am appealing to you, Mr. President to establish a commission of inquiry into the kidnapping, disappearance, and killing of more than 50 Rwandans between 2008 and 2015. You would agree, Mr. President, that this qualifies as a terrible human loss under any circumstances. I have been able to compile a list of Rwandans in the noted categories gathered from various sources. The list below is by no means comprehensive — no doubt your government has a more accurate picture of our losses in your country. Let me thank you in advance for handling of this matter. The list is as follows:
1) Captain Lea Kizungu, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2008.
2) Captain Frank Tega, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2009.
3) Yusuf Ndayishimiye, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2009.
4) Yusuf Ndengeyingoma, a Rwandan refugee, Kidnapped in 2009.
5) Shanan Ndahimana, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2009.
6) Mercel Hirare, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2009.
7) Eric Niyonzima, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2010.
8 Jean Nkundabazungu, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2010.
9) Charles Ingabire, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2011.
10) Jerome Ndagijimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
11) Sergeant Dominic Nsabagasani, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
12) Emerita Munkunda, Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
13) Major Alphonse Bicyamumpaka, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
14) Augustine Nyirinkwaya, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
15) Alphonse Rwamucyo, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
16) Charles Ndikuyeze, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
17) Godfrey Ndayambaje, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
18) Edward Sankara, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
19) Appolinaire Kayibanda, a Rwandan refugee, Killed in 2012.
20) Valence Muvunyi, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
21) Alfred Kagwene, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
22) Josephine Roraumukobwa, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
23) John Ndayishimiye, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
24) Emmanuel Nkubana, a Rwandan of Belgian citizenship, kidnapped and killed in 2012.
25) Captain Charles Sibo, Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
26) Assumaya Mukamana, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
27) Aminadabu Ndayambaje, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
28) Emmy Ntabana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
29) Patrick Rukundo Ngabonziza, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2013.
30) Sergeant Joseph Nshimiyima, a Rwanda refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
31) Pascal Manairakiza, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
32) Dalphine Mukareta, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
33) Eric Rugasura, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
34) Sergeant Emile Kafirita, Rwandan refugee, killed in 2013.
35) Lieutenant Joel Mutabazi, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
36) Sergeant Innocent Karisa, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
37) Bosco Adam Ndahiro, a Ugandan of Rwandan descent, kidnapped and killed in 2013.
38) Jackson Karemera, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
39) Captain Augustine Mushimiyimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
40) Major Emmanuel Munyaruguru, a Norwegian Citizen of Rwandan origin, killed in 2014.
41) Pastor Enock Hategekimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
42) Berait Nizeyimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
43) Kadogo Mugisha, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
44) Olivier Sebakara, Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
45) Claude Ndeze, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
46) Rashid Mupenzi, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2014.
47) Emmanuel Munezero, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2014.
48) Kayima Kubwimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2015.
49) Emmanuel Bihoyiki, Rwandan refugee, killed in 2015.
50) Gendarme Rwema, Congolese (Munyamulenge), kidnapped in 2015.
51) Bernard Bizimana, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2015.
52) Anatali Kampire, a Rwandan Refugee, kidnapped in 2015.
53) Protas Bigirimfura, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2015.
54) Emmanuel Munyaneza, a Rwandan refugee killed on 9th March 2022.
Thanking you very much indeed for your kind consideration.
David Himbara