A Rwandan government critic and former lecturer, Aimable Karasira, has died shortly after being processed for release from prison after completing his sentence. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
Reports indicate that Karasira had served a five-year jail term on charges including incitement and related offences. Authorities say the incident occurred while he was in the final stages of his release process.
He is alleged to have taken a large amount of prescribed medication used for his ongoing health condition, after which he became seriously ill.
He was quickly rushed for medical attention, but later pronounced dead at hospital despite efforts to save his life.
Prison officials have confirmed that investigations are underway to establish the exact cause of death, with a post-mortem expected to give clearer answers.
Karasira was widely known for his outspoken criticism of the Rwandan government, where he frequently shared strong political views through online platforms.
His arrest and imprisonment had already drawn attention from human rights groups, some of which had raised concerns over freedom of expression and the treatment of dissenting voices.
Following his death, calls have intensified for a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his final moments, with public debate growing both within Rwanda and internationally.
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