Diane Rwigara during the launch of her People Salvation Movement in Kigali on July 14, 2017. She turned to human rights activism after being barred from contesting the presidency. PHOTO | IVAN R. MUGISHA
As Rwandans prepare to vote on August 4, several rights groups have said the political climate in the country only favours the ruling party and has sidelined the opposition.
The exclusion of independent candidates Gilbert Mwenedata and Diane Shima Rwigara attracted criticism, with diplomats saying it dented the credibility of the poll.
