Rwanda independent candidates allege harassment

Diane Shima Rwigara addresses a press conference, announcing her candidature for the Rwanda presidency. PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA

Rwanda’s independent presidential aspirants are protesting alleged intimidation and harassment of their supporters by government agents, saying this could undermine the credibility of the August 4 polls result.

On Thursday, Diane Shima Rwigara told reporters that up to 10 of her representatives had been arrested and threatened with “treason charges” but later released with no charge.