Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
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"After years of persecution and imprisonment, the authorities announce your death just as you were supposed to regain your freedom."
— Denise Zaneza , Activist
"You spoke openly about the killing of members of your family by RPF soldiers in 1994; a story that many in Rwanda feel is not allowed to be told because it challenges the official narrative promoted by President @PaulKagame's government."
— Denise Zaneza , Activist
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The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
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