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Kigali, 12 May 2012
We are saddened by the death of Sadiki Mutabazi in Kigali hospital after setting himself alight in a protest against violence by security staff.
FDU-Inkingi is deeply saddened by the passing of Sadiki Mutabazi and takes this opportunity to express its sincere condolences to his family. He died of severe burns resulting from a self immolation after the regime security personnel confiscated his belongings and beat him publicly in Gisenyi (Rubavu District). In our 08 May 2012 press release , we underlined how this young boy in a desperate move decided to terminate his life after this public humiliation. In unprecedented protest, he poured gasoline over his body and set himself ablaze like the public self immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi in Tunisia that triggered the Arab spring. We call upon the government of Rwanda to hand over his remains and provide support for a honorable burial. The RPF-led government needs to inform the public about urgent measures taken if any to investigate and bring to book those involved in Sadiki Mutabazi ordeal and to subsequently sanction security hierarchy in the area.
FDU-INKINGI Sylvain Sibomana Interim Secretary General.
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