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Security is the foundation of everything - President Kagame
The President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, while presiding over the opening of the 84th INTERPOL General Assembly in Kigali on November 2, said that security is the foundation of everything, noting that when it breaks down, it leaves huge costs, loss of life, destruction of trust with-in society and public institutions and economic stagnation.
While expressing Rwanda’s appreciation for the solid cooperation with the international police over the years, President Kagame noted that Rwanda has experienced the worst of such inhuman forms where the “country’s security forces at the time were at the forefront of the genocidal machinery.”
He commended Interpol’s efforts in tracking down fugitives wanted for genocide in Rwanda, and “helping to deliver justice for the victims and survivors, even though there remains much work to be done.”
“Many more of these fugitives are still at large and we will have to continue working with Interpol and international community to ensure justice is done,” the Head of State said.
“In the last 21 years, Rwanda has worked to build effective citizen-focused government institutions, one of them notably is Rwanda National Police which this year marks its 15th anniversary. Today, this young police force working closely with communities provides one of the most secure environments in the world where Rwandans can pursue social economic transformation. Rwanda National Police is also able to actively contribute to Interpol’s mandate of a safer world,” he said. READ MORE
Rwandan Isange One Stop model to tackle gender based violence spotlighted at INTERPOL General Assembly
Rwanda’s ‘Isange one stop centre’ model WAS highlighted at the INTERPOL General Assembly as an example of best practice for preventing and responding to gender-based violence and child domestic abuse.
Rwanda’s Minister of Gender and Family promotion, Oda Gasinzigwa told delegates the Isange one stop centre model had made a positive transformational impact on the lives of its beneficiaries.
“The government of Rwanda is committed and works tirelessly to end violence against women and girls. ” said Minister Gasinzigwa.
“Gender-based violence is one of the global threats that hinders sustainable development and is the most extreme expression of unequal gender relations in society.
“The world must be in synergy to fight and respond to gender-based violence and we must stand up to end the impunity that too often leaves perpetrators unaccountable for their crimes,” concluded the Minister.
The Isange model, which has been adopted by the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO), Kigali International Conference Declaration (KICD), was appreciated by the Interpol General Assembly. READ MORE
Interpol AGM ends on high note
The 84th Interpol Annual General Assembly held in Kigali ended on November 5 with officials emphasizing the need for cooperation to address global security treats.
Speaking at the closure of a four day General Assembly that drew close to 1000 delegates from 150 countries, the Minister of Internal Security, Sheikh Musa Fazil Harerimana told delegates that, “We should all emphasize the importance of international cooperation, networking and information sharing, capacity building as well as the need to get more organized than the criminals in dealing with transnational and organized crimes.”
“Such AGM sessions are very useful to catch up and come up with new ideas and generate strategies on how to deal with emerging security challenges. Even then, we all know well enough that the ideas can only be useful if they are translated into actions. We must therefore leave this meeting resolving to put into action what we have learnt and agreed,” said Minister Harerimana.
Interpol Secretary General, Jürgen Stock, while reacting on President Paul Kagame’s call to arrest fugitives wanted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, pointed out that although Interpol has a specific fugitive tracking programme, sometimes it take long because criminal sometimes take benefit from globalization
“Sometimes it take long but we will never give up; we constantly help member countries in trying to locate these criminals,” said Stock. READ MORE
RNP signs partnership pact with Namibia and Zambia Police Forces
Rwanda National Police (RNP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Namibia and Zambian Police Forces to boost and enhance cooperation in law enforcement fields.
The pact was signed on November 3 and 4 by the Inspector General of RNP, (IGP) Emmanuel K. Gasana, on behalf of RNP, and Police Chiefs, Lt. Gen. Sebastian Ndeitunga of Namibia and Stella Libongani of Zambia.
This was on the sidelines of the 84th Interpol General Assembly that started on Monday in Kigali.
The agreement will formalize their cooperation against cross-border crimes such as cybercrimes, narcotics and human trafficking, terrorism and tracking of criminal fugitives among others.
IGP Gasana commended the two friendly forces for their partnership gesture, noting that instant action will follow the signing through joint planning, coordination and execution of join operations against crime.
African journalists visit RNP officers in policing activities
Journalists from the African continent visited varied Rwanda National Police (RNP) facilities seeking officers in action to understand Rwanda’s success in response to security-related issues which has made the East African country one of the safety places globally.
Journalists from South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), Kenya’s Standard newspaper and Interpol media team from Lyon – France, were joined by local media practitioners in a two-day tour that started on Tuesday.
On the first day, they visited Rubavu district where they witnessed how the decentralized Interpol communication tool – I-24/7 – at Goma border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Later in the day, they visited the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District where they were received by the Deputy Commandant, CSP Joseph Rudasingwa, who explained to them on the milestone of the college in professional and academic programmes that are accessed by even officers from the continent.
Journalists also got a chance to understand how the concept of community policing has played a major role in improving the overall safety and security; the daily operations of a Police Station, and the role of Isange One Stop Centre in responding to gender based violence and child abuse. READ MORE
Public buses to fit speed governors before end of November
In a bid to curb road accidents, public transporters have been given up to the end of this month to have installed speed governors in their vehicles.
The decision was arrived at on Monday November 2 during a meeting that was presided over by Minister of Internal Security, Sheikh Musa Fazil Harelimana and attended by the Minister of State for Transport, Alexis Nzahabwanimana, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Operations (DIGP) Dan Munyuza and representatives of utility regulatory body, RURA Rwanda Standards Bureau as well as representatives from public transport companies.
“We have established an ad hoc committee that will, in two days, come up with a roadmap of how we are going to ensure that speed governors are installed in all public transport vehicles in the agreed upon time frame, without affecting their businesses,” Minister Harerimana. READ MORE
Nyabihu cyclists form anti-crime club
Commercial cyclists in Nyabihu District formed an anti-crime club through which they will take the lead in implementing innovative crime prevention and intervention efforts as part of their overall responsiveness to community safety and security.
The club was launched on November 4 in Jeda Cell in the presence of the District Police Commander Superintendent of Police (SP) Raphael Ngirabakunzi and 130 cyclists operating in the district.
The head of Nyabihu Cyclists, Jean Bosco Mushimiyimana, noted that cyclists will be united by the anti-club and hold meetings to discuss ways in which they can ensure safe streets and secure homes, and how to productively collaborate with law enforcers. READ MORE
Clerics in Rwamagana join anti-GBV drive
Religious leaders in Rwamagana District joined the awareness campaign and educating communities against gender-based-violence (GBV) and to advocate for peaceful coexistence among their congregations.
They made the commitment during a meeting organized by Rwanda National Police (RNP) early this week that was attended by over 120 participants including medical practitioners and members of community policing committees (CPCs) operating in the district.
Pastor Muhire Celestin of ADEPR Pentecostal Church in Rubona Sector, commended police for extending its partnership to religious bodies, and called on his counterparts to be part of national action plans and work with their communities to improve their understanding against GBV and criminality in general.
“As servants of God, we should advocate against any form of inequality in society. That is why it is important for us to partner with law enforcers by increasing our engagement and commitment to combating issues of GBV and child abuse,” Muhire said. READ MORE
