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Rwanda accuses DR Congo forces of cross-border attacks on civilians

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2 years ago

May 26, 2022

Rwandan military authorities have accused the armed forces of neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo of cross-border attacks which has injured many civilians in the process, calling on regional monitors to investigate the attacks.

The spokesman of the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF), Col. Ronald Rwivanga, who released a statement on Wednesday, said authorities are “engaging” its Congolese counterparts over the shelling in the Musanze district on Monday morning.

“Yes, we are engaging the Congo authorities over the shelling in the Musanze district on Monday morning and we want the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism to urgently investigate it,” Rwivanga said.

However, the Congolese authorities have also accused Rwandan forces of supporting armed groups, especially the M23 rebel fighters, and others operating in the mineral-rich eastern parts of the country where dozens of such groups are active.

The country’s forces have been actively involved in fighting and pushing back the M23 rebels in recent weeks after they reportedly entered the country from Rwanda after they were dislodged out in 2018

“The allegations of Rwanda supporting rebels in Congo are baseless,” Rwivanga said while responding to the accusations.

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Sign language interpreter, Kunda, seeks inclusivity in media rights agenda

Published

8 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

An inclusive society is crucial for a nation’s human and economic development in the modern era.

In this edition of Project Aliyense, we feature Paul Kunda, widely recognized as the face of sign language interpretation on national television, serving the deaf community.

Kunda, a dedicated sign language interpreter and educator with over four years of experience, sheds light on the significance of media freedom.

“As a sign language interpreter at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and a teacher by profession, I advocate for media freedom,” he said.

Kunda emphasised the importance of the Access to Information (ATI) Act, recently assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, which empowered citizens to demand information freely.

He stressed the need for unhindered access to information to foster a civil and prosperous society.

Regarding digital rights, Kunda highlighted their critical role for the deaf community, given the transformative impact of digital platforms, especially when mainstream media access is limited.

“As a representative of the deaf community, I believe digital rights should be inclusive. Everyone, including persons with disabilities, should enjoy these rights through various devices to express themselves and participate in national discourse,” he asserted.

He also called for the recognition of sign language as the eighth national language, aligning with United Nations conventions that mandate sign language interpreters at all events to promote inclusivity.

This story is sponsored content from Zambia Monitor’s Project Aliyense.

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Sign language interpreter, Kunda, seeks inclusivity in media rights agenda (video)

Published

9 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

An inclusive society is crucial for a nation’s human and economic development in the modern era.

In this edition of Project Aliyense, we feature Paul Kunda, widely recognized as the face of sign language interpretation on national television, serving the deaf community.

Kunda, a dedicated sign language interpreter and educator with over four years of experience, sheds light on the significance of media freedom.

“As a sign language interpreter at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and a teacher by profession, I advocate for media freedom,” he said.

Kunda emphasised the importance of the Access to Information (ATI) Act, recently assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, which empowered citizens to demand information freely.

He stressed the need for unhindered access to information to foster a civil and prosperous society.

Regarding digital rights, Kunda highlighted their critical role for the deaf community, given the transformative impact of digital platforms, especially when mainstream media access is limited.

This story is sponsored content from Zambia Monitor’s Project Aliyense.