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Army Hits Back at Advocacy Groups
The Congolese army (FARDC) has accused advocacy groups of intentionally being fed with false and dangerous information by FDLR rebel elements, to 'cook up treacherous reports' and continue instilling chaos in the country's 'now recuperating east.'

Human Rights Under Scrutiny Ahead of Polls
Rwanda's upcoming presidential elections has cast a spotlight on its democratic credentials, with observers warning that allegations of intimidation of opposition leaders could mar the process.

Following Up of Adopted Children Should Be Mandatory
Adoptions are a great way to help disadvantaged or orphaned children find homes, as well as a blessing to the adopting parents. However, there is more to it that just selecting a child and taking them home.

ICTR Snubs Rusesabagina
The International Criminal Tribunal (ICTR), has rejected a request by an ex-official of the former MRND ruling party, Joseph Nzirorera, to have Paul Rusesabagina lined up as one of his witnesses.

Rwandair Puts House in Order
Following the departure late last year of the former CEO of Rwandair, Ambassador Gerald Zirimwabagabo, it is reported that the airline is currently undergoing a 'clean-up process'.

Ex-Nyagatare Mayor Gets a Five-Year Sentence
The Nyagatare District Intermediate court, Thursday, sentenced former Mayor, Robert Kashemeza, to five years in prison for mismanaging public funds.

Six Arrested Bribing Traffic Officers
Police has since last month arrested six people accused of having tried to bribe traffic officers, after they were found violating several road safety rules.

Western Province Has Economic Potential- PM
Prime Minister Bernard Makuza has tipped the Western Province to emerge as one of East Africa's exemplary economic success stories in the next few years.

District Councillor Flees Gacaca Sentence
Alex Kwifasha, a Muhanga District Councilor, has allegedly fled to escape a 19-year sentence for genocide-related crimes. Security officials said that Kwifasha was reportedly sighted in a neighboring country, and investigations have been launched.

Parliament Invited to Join CPA
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Dr. William F. Shija, has officially invited the Rwandan Parliament to join the association.

Country to Send 140 Peacekeepers to Haiti
A group of Rwanda National Police officers are currently being trained prior to deployment to Haiti, the Central American island that was recently devastated by an earthquake.

Investments to Grow By 25 - 30 Percent By 2012
Government says that local and foreign investments to Rwanda should grow by between 25 and 30 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2012 as economic growth is estimated at 7 percent to reduce poverty levels.

EAC, UNHCR Sign Pact to Protect Rights of Displaced
The East African Community (EAC), and the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, Tuesday signed a pact to work together in protecting the rights of displaced people in the region.

EAC Tax Authorities Adopt International Standards
The national tax authorities of member countries of the East African Community (EAC), have agreed on three priority areas that would modernise customs in the region.

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Search of BBC News for recent stories related to the Rwanda genocide:



DR Congo officer accused of abuse
Human rights groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo lodge a formal complaint against a senior army officer.

Rwanda genocide official jailed
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda sentences a former defence ministry official to 25 years in prison for genocide.

Timeline: Rwanda
A chronology of key events

Country profile: Rwanda
Key facts, figures and dates

Today: Monday 22nd February
Labour has challenged an anti-bullying charity to prove that members of Gordon Brown's staff complained about their treatment at Number Ten. Rescuers in Madeira, where 42 people have died in floods and mudslides, say they fear more bodies will be found. And bobsleighing versus ballet dancing, which is tougher?

Timeline: Democratic Republic of Congo
A chronology of key events

Analysis: Defining genocide
As the International Criminal Court rules that Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir could still face genocide charges, the BBC News website looks at what that means.

Survivors attend Holocaust events
Concentration camp survivors are among those marking the 65th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation at UK Holocaust Memorial Day events.

French president to visit Rwanda
Nicolas Sarkozy will travel to Rwanda in February - the first visit by a French president since the 1994 genocide.

Rwandan genocide suspect arrested
A Rwandan doctor accused of genocide and war crimes in his country 16 years ago is arrested by French police.

Genocide memorial row in Rwanda
Anger at Rwanda politician's call for the genocide memorial to reflect the plight of Hutus killed in the 1994 massacres.

Hutus 'killed Rwanda president'
An official report says Hutu extremists killed Rwanda's president in 1994 sparking the genocide, contradicting other inquiries.

Rwanda war crimes court extended
The mandate of the UN tribunal for the Rwanda genocide is extended until 2012 - a decision condemned by Rwanda's government.

Mozambique to help Rwanda justice
Mozambique will co-operate fully with Rwanda to hand over genocide suspects, the country's foreign minister tells the BBC.

UN ends criticised Congo campaign
The UN envoy to DR Congo says a controversial anti-rebel offensive will be concluded at the end of this month.

Rwanda journalist jailed for life
A Rwandan journalist who encouraged Hutus to slaughter Tutsis during the 1994 genocide is jailed for life.

Rwanda and France restore ties
Rwanda and France restore diplomatic ties years after they were broken in a row over the 1994 genocide.

Rwanda admitted to Commonwealth
Rwanda is admitted as the 54th member of the Commonwealth group of nations.

Q&A: DR Congo conflict
The BBC News website looks at the background to the latest fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Africans 'aiding Rwanda suspects'
Rwanda accuses Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia of being unwilling to co-operate in locating genocide suspects.

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