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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Tribunal frees Rwandan editor from jail

A journalist held for almost 11 months without trial in Rwanda has been freed by order of a tribunal. Jean-Léonard Rugambage, who edited Umuco, a fortnightly title in Kigali, was arrested in September last year. But the tribunal held that the arrest warrant was fraudulent and it also overturned his conviction on a charge of a contempt of court. Though a charge of murder against Rugambage is still pending it is not thought that it will proceed. (Via AllAfrica News: Press and Media)

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