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30 Years after the Rwanda genocide some things ‘linger on’ | Quotable

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda reflects on the events and process of healing for his country on the 30th anniversary of the genocide. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Rwanda #RwandaGenocide #RwandanGenocide #NeverAgain #RwandaMassGraves #AlJazeeraEnglish

UK-Rwanda deportation: Judges say government plan unlawful

Judges have blocked UK government plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The Court of Appeal in London ruled that the plans are unlawful. Rights groups and asylum seekers appealed an earlier decision by another court which gave the go ahead for the controversial deportation policy. Al Jazeera’s Nadim Baba joins us live from London to discuss the latest updates. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #UKDeportation #Rwanda #UKAsylumSeekers #RoyalCourtOfJustice #LondonCourtOfAppeal

Flash floods hit western Rwanda, killing more than 100

The death toll in the flooding in western Rwanda has gone up to 127, according to the office of President Paul Kagame, as a rescue operation is under way to reach stranded people amid torrential rains. “Rescue interventions are ongoing in the most affected districts … in order to secure endangered citizens,” Kagame’s office said in a statement on Wednesday. Six people were also killed overnight in neighbouring Uganda, in the mountainous southwestern Kisoro district, the Uganda Red Cross said. Al Jazeera’s Mmalegabe Motsepe reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ […]

Death toll reaches at least 95 in Rwanda flash floods | AJ #Shorts

Videos captured the extent of flash flooding that has hit western Rwanda, leading to the deaths of at least 95 people. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina freed from prison

The man who saved more than 1200 lives during the Rwandan genocide and inspired the film ‘Hotel Rwanda’, has been released from prison. Paul Rusesabagina was sentenced to 25-years on terrorism-related charges two years ago. He is one of several people whose sentences have been commuted after diplomatic efforts by Qatar and the United States. Al Jazeera’s Barbara Angopa reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #HotelRwanda #Rusesabagina #Rwanda #UnitedStates #Qatar #Prison

DR Congo conflict: Mixed reaction to foreign forces’ involvement

Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo are escalating. 26 years after triggered by Uganda and Rwanda six million people were killed in two wars. Numerous African countries have deployed troops to counter armed groups and civil unrest. But while the government welcomes these forces, many Congolese are opposed to them. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports on a difficult year for the DR Congo. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #DRCongo #DRC #NorthKivu #Goma #DRCViolence #EasternDRCViolence #UnitedNations

UK’s bid to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is ‘lawful’: High Court

The United Kingdom’s High Court has ruled the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal. The deportation policy was suspended in June, after a last-minute challenge. But the court also said the cases of eight asylum seekers due to be deported must be reconsidered. Al Jazeera’s @HarryFawcett reports from London, the UK. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UK #UnitedKingdom #Rwanda #migration

DR Congo conflict: Thousands of people flee fighting near Goma

Thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been on the move, fleeing for safety after seeing soldiers retreating. The conflict between the military and the M23 fighters is moving closer to Goma, the regional capital of North Kivu province. The DRC government has repeatedly accused Rwanda of backing the rebels, an allegation it denies. Al Jazeera’s @Malcolm Webb reports from Goma, the DRC. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #DRCongo #DemocraticRepublicofCongo #conflict

DR Congo: Kenyan peacekeepers arrive in North Kivu

Kenyan soldiers have landed in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as part of a regional peacekeeping mission to the region. Their arrival on Saturday comes as the M23 rebel group has surged across the DRC’s North Kivu province, capturing swaths of territory and inflaming regional tensions. This week, Kenya’s Parliament approved the deployment of about 900 soldiers to the DRC as part of a joint military force from the East African Community (EAC) bloc. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our […]

Thousands join DR Congo army to fight M23 rebels amid Rwanda tensions

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army says more than 3,000 people have responded to a call by President Felix Tshisekedi for volunteers to help fight another armed group, M23. The armed group is widely believed to be supported by neighbouring Rwanda – a claim the government in Kigali denies. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb has more from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #DRCongo #DRC #M23 #NorthKivu #Goma #Rwanda #DRCViolence #EasternDRCViolence