An Open Letter Mr. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda

Dear Mr. President, although Rwandan government propagandists claim we know each other, and that I visit Uganda often, we do not know each other. Another lie from Rwanda is that I am a member of a Rwandan political party you support. I have never belonged to any political party. I vote for and support parties based on their programs. In the last Rwandan presidential elections, for example, most of colleagues and I supported the opposition leader Diane Rwigara because she stood for human rights in our country. She was thrown in prison for her effort. I consider myself to be a civil society activist and a relentless fighter for human rights. Which brings me to the purpose of my open letter. I am appealing to you, Mr. President to establish a commission of inquiry into the kidnapping, disappearance, and killing of more than 50 Rwandans between 2008 and 2015. You would agree, Mr. President, that this qualifies as a terrible human loss under any circumstances. I have been able to compile a list of Rwandans in the noted categories gathered from various sources. The list below is by no means comprehensive — no doubt your government has a more accurate picture of our losses in your country. Let me thank you in advance for handling of this matter. The list is as follows:

1. Captain Lea Kizungu, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2008.
2. Captain Frank Tega, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2009.
3. Yusuf Ndayishimiye, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2009.
4. Yusuf Ndengeyingoma, a Rwandan refugee, Kidnapped in 2009.
5. Shanan Ndahimana, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2009.
6. Mercel Hirare, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2009.
7. Eric Niyonzima, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2010.
8. Jean Nkundabazungu, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2010.
9. Charles Ingabire, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2011.
10. Jerome Ndagijimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
11. Sergeant Dominic Nsabagasani, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
12. Emerita Munkunda, Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
13. Major Alphonse Bicyamumpaka, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
14. Augustine Nyirinkwaya, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
15. Alphonse Rwamucyo, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
16. Charles Ndikuyeze, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
17. Godfrey Ndayambaje, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
18. Edward Sankara, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
19. Appolinaire Kayibanda, a Rwandan refugee, Killed in 2012.
20. Valence Muvunyi, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
21. Alfred Kagwene, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
22. Josephine Roraumukobwa, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
23. John Ndayishimiye, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
24. Emmanuel Nkubana, a Rwandan of Belgian citizenship, kidnapped and killed in 2012.
25. Captain Charles Sibo, Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
26. Assumaya Mukamana, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2012.
27. Aminadabu Ndayambaje, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
28. Emmy Ntabana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2012.
29. Patrick Rukundo Ngabonziza, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2013.
30. Sergeant Joseph Nshimiyima, a Rwanda refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
31. Pascal Manairakiza, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
32. Dalphine Mukareta, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
33. Eric Rugasura, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
34. Sergeant Emile Kafirita, Rwandan refugee, killed in 2013.
35. Lieutenant Joel Mutabazi, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
36. Sergeant Innocent Karisa, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
37. Bosco Adam Ndahiro, a Ugandan of Rwandan descent, kidnapped and killed in 2013.
38. Jackson Karemera, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2013.
39. Captain Augustine Mushimiyimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
40. Major Emmanuel Munyaruguru, a Norwegian Citizen of Rwandan origin, killed in 2014.
41. Pastor Enock Hategekimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
42. Berait Nizeyimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
43. Kadogo Mugisha, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
44. Olivier Sebakara, Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
45. Claude Ndeze, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2014.
46. Rashid Mupenzi, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2014.
47. Emmanuel Munezero, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2014.
48. Kayima Kubwimana, a Rwandan refugee, killed in 2015.
49. Emmanuel Bihoyiki, Rwandan refugee, killed in 2015.
50. Gendarme Rwema, Congolese (Munyamulenge), kidnapped in 2015.
51. Bernard Bizimana, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2015.
52. Anatali Kampire, a Rwandan Refugee, kidnapped in 2015.
53. Protas Bigirimfura, a Rwandan refugee, kidnapped in 2015.

Thanking you very much indeed for your kind consideration.

David Himbara