Written question asked by Bruce George (Labour) on Friday, 26 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 March 2010. It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Friday, 5 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Rwanda: Politics and Government

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent progress has been made on issues covered by point B.10 of the renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and the Government of Rwanda, with particular reference to the registration of opposition parties in advance of presidential elections in August 2010.

Answer: The UK Government are closely monitoring the progress made on the registration of political parties in Rwanda. Ten political parties are currently registered and a further two parties are attempting to register. The Department for International Development (DFID) is aware that some parties are reporting registration difficulties and we are pressing the Government of Rwanda to ensure that full political rights, within the framework of Rwandan law, are upheld.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 506 c1416W; 320173
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Rwanda: Politics and Government
Monday, 22 March 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Politics and government Rwanda
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