Rwanda: Covid-19 - Over 2,000 Arrested for Violating Prevention Directives

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Rwanda: Covid-19 - Over 2,000 Arrested for Violating Prevention Directives

[New Times] At least 2,046 people were arrested on Friday, July 31, across the country after they were found violating government directives meant to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus.

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