{{Rwanda National Police on Tuesday at 11.00 am at the new Kacyiru Taxi Park in Gasabo District arrested 20 people who were holding an illegal public demonstration in an attempt to protest a new policy on student bursary/loans.}}
According to Police Spokesperson ACP Damas Gatare today’s illegal public demonstration contravenes Articles 685, Section 1 of the Penal Code stipulating that “Any person who holds a public meeting or demonstration on public ways without notifying the competent authority shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of eight (8) days but less than six (6) months and a fine of one hundred thousand (100,000) to one million (1,000,000) Rwandan francs or one of these penalties.”
Among those arrested, four of the organizers are still under Police custody as investigations continue.
ACP Gatare said, “The Rwanda National Police reminds the general public that there are procedures to be followed for anyone wishing to carry out demonstrations or gatherings legally. This is in order to ensure the safety and security of all Rwandans.”
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