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Agnès Uwimana Nkusi (born 1 January 1976 in Rwanda) is a Journalist and Human Rights Advocate.
Early life and education
[edit]Nkusi Uwimana Agnès is a Rwandan journalist who earned recognition for her work advocating for press freedom and human rights. She holds a degree in Librarianship [1][2].
Career
[edit]Since 2005, Nkusi has served as the editor of *Umurabyo*, overseeing editorial content that focuses on human rights, press freedom, and political accountability. Despite facing government repression, she remains dedicated to independent journalism [3]. Her bold reporting earned her recognition from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) as one of the top 100 journalists globally [3][4].
Personal life
[edit]Nkusi is the mother of one son, Sinkangwa Ruterana Jean Luc. She was previously married to Ruterana Florient, who passed away [5].
Imprisonment and legal struggles
[edit]In 2012, Nkusi was sentenced to four years in prison on charges, including "damaging state security," due to her journalistic activities. Her imprisonment attracted widespread international attention and condemnation from organizations such as Amnesty International, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), and RSF. These organizations argued that her imprisonment was an attempt to suppress free expression [6][5][7].
Release and recognition
[edit]After serving part of her sentence, Nkusi was released in 2014 following international advocacy. RSF recognized her as one of their "Information Heroes" for her resilience during her imprisonment. Her case became a symbol of the struggle for press freedom in Rwanda [1][8][9].
Legacy and impact
[edit]Nkusi's case highlights the challenges journalists face in repressive environments and has drawn attention to issues of press freedom and human rights in Rwanda. Her legal battles and subsequent release have contributed to ongoing discussions about the need for a freer press in the country [10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Information hero Agnès Uwimana Nkusi finally released". rsf.org. June 18, 2014.
- ^ "Rwanda: Agnès Uwimana Nkusi - Information Hero Released". allafrica.com. June 19, 2014.
- ^ a b "Agnès Uwimana Nkusi | RSF". rsf.org. January 1, 2014.
- ^ "Agnes Uwimana-Nkusi & Saidati Mukakibibi v. Rwanda - 426/12". African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. August 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Amnesty International condemns imprisonment of two Rwandan journalists". Amnesty.org. February 4, 2011.
- ^ "Agnès Nkusi-Uwimana". cpj.org. May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Uwimana-Nkusi and Mukakibibi v. Rwanda". International Law Reports. January 9, 2023. pp. 254–317. doi:10.1017/ilr.2023.9 – via Cambridge University Press.
- ^ "Information hero Agnès Uwimana Nkusi released after four-year detention in Rwanda". IFEX. June 19, 2014.
- ^ "Agnes Uwimana-Nkusi & Saidati Mukakibibi v. Rwanda - 426/12". African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Agnes Uwimana Nkusi | Freedom Now". freedom-now.org.
- ^ "Agnes Uwimana-Nkusi v. Rwanda". Global Freedom of Expression.
- ^ "African Commission finds Rwandan Authorities Violated Journalists' Right to Freedom of Expression". Media Defence. July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Rwanda: La journaliste Agnès Uwimana Nkusi a été libérée - Jeune Afrique". JeuneAfrique.com. June 18, 2014.
- ^ "Agnes Nkusi azakomeza umurongo we "ashishoje"". BBC News Gahuza. June 18, 2014.
- ^ "Rwandan Editor Agnes Uwimana-Nkusi Released after Four Years of Wrongful Imprisonment". freedom-now.org.
- ^ "ICC Legal Tools". legal-tools.org.
- ^ "Agnès Uwimana Nkusi - WAN-IFRA". archive.wan-ifra.org.