PUBLICAI Index: AFR 47/16/99

24 August 1999

Further information on UA 22/99 (AFR 47/03/99, 9 February 1999) and follow-

up (AFR 47/15/99, 28 June 1999) - “Disappearance” / Fear for safety / Health concern

RWANDAIgnace Kanyabugoyi

Amnesty International has learnt that relatives of Ignace Kanyabugoyi have been able to visit him in Mulindi military detention centre, at least since early August 1999. However, they were only able to talk to him in the presence of military officials, and not in private. Ignace Kanyabugoyi’s health is reported to have improved, but precise details of his physical condition and the causes for his ill-health remain unknown.

FURTHER RECOMMENDED ACTION: Please send telegrams / faxes/express/airmail letters in French or English or in your own language:

- welcoming the fact that Ignace Kanyabugoyi has been allowed to receive visits from his family, and reports that his health has improved;

- asking for a statement on his current state of health, including the reasons for his previous ill-health;

- asking for clarification as to the legal basis for his continued detention;

- asking that he be released unless he is officially charged with a recognizably criminal offence.

APPEALS TO:

President Pasteur Bizimungu

Office of the President

BP 15, Kigali, Rwanda

Telegrams:President, Kigali, Rwanda

Faxes:+ 250 84390

Salutation: Monsieur le Président / Dear President

Major General Paul Kagame

Vice-President and Minister of Defence

Ministry of Defence

BP 23, Kigali, Rwanda

Telegrams:Major General Kagame, Kigali, Rwanda

Faxes:+ 250 76969 / 72431

Salutation:Monsieur le Vice-Président / Dear Vice-President

Jean-de-Dieu Mucyo

Minister of Justice

Ministry of Justice

BP 160, Kigali, Rwanda

Telegrams:Minister Justice, Kigali, Rwanda

Faxes:+ 250 86509

Salutation:Dear Minister / Monsieur le Ministre

Ezechias Rwabuhihi

Minister of Health

Ministry of Health

BP 84, Kigali, Rwanda

Telegrams:Minister Health, Kigali, Rwanda

Faxes:+250 76853

Salutation:Dear Minister / Monsieur le Ministre

COPIES TO:

diplomatic representatives of Rwanda accredited to your country.

PLEASE SEND APPEALS IMMEDIATELY. Check with the International Secretariat, or your section office, if sending appeals after 5 October 1999.