Faustin Twagiramungu Rukokoma | |
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 Twagiramungu in 2013 | |
| 6th Prime Minister of Rwanda | |
| In office 19 July 1994 – 28 August 1995[1] | |
| President | Pasteur Bizimungu |
| Preceded by | Jean Kambanda |
| Succeeded by | Pierre-Célestin Rwigema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1945 Gishoma commune, Cyangugu Prefecture, Ruanda-Urundi[2] |
| Died | 2 December 2023 (aged 78) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Rwandan |
| Political party | Rwandan Dream Initiative (from 2010) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse | Maria Assumpta Taigga[2] |
| Education | McGill University[1] |
Faustin Twagiramungu (14 August 1945 – 2 December 2023) was a Rwandan politician. He was Prime Minister of Rwanda from 1994 until his resignation in 1995, the first head of government appointed after the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) captured Kigali. He soon came to disagree with the RPF's policies and actions, resigned and was placed under house arrest, but managed to leave the country and settle in Belgium.[3] He continued his opposition activity against Paul Kagame's rule, subsequently returning to Rwanda[4] and standing for elections, but without success.
- ^ a b Twagilimana, Aimable (2007). Historical Dictionary of Rwanda. Scarecrow Press. pp. 161f. ISBN 978-0-8108-6426-9.
- ^ a b "ICTR Witness statement, Faustin Twagiramungu" (PDF). 13 April 2000.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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