The list, approved by the National Counter-Terrorism Committee, was prepared under the Prime Minister's Order No. 001/03 of 22 January 2025. It highlights figures alleged to have led or financed attacks, recruited fighters, or promoted extremist propaganda targeting Rwanda.
According to the document, those designated are linked to the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), Rwanda National Congress (RNC), and the Conseil National pour le Renouveau et la Démocratie â€" Forces de Libération Nationale (CNRDâ€"FLN), among others.
Below is a list of the cited individuals and the charges against them.
1. Lt Gen Gaston Iyamuremye (76)
Known also as Victor Byiringiro, he is the president of FDLR, accused of planning and coordinating terror attacks against Rwanda, extorting civilians, and financing terrorism through illegal taxation and mineral smuggling in eastern DRC.
He is listed under UN Resolutions 1533 and 2078 and the U.S. Executive Order 13413.
2. Maj Gen Pacifique Ntawunguka (61)
Alias Omega, commander of FDLRâ€"FOCA, accused of orchestrating cross-border terrorism, resource plundering, and illegal taxation to fund FDLR operations. He is sanctioned by the UN and U.S. authorities.
3. Col Sylvestre Sebahinzi (64)
Alias Zinga Zinga ZZ, based in Lusaka, Zambia, and a nephew of former president Juvénal Habyarimana.
He is accused of commanding FDLR terror operations (2006â€"2009), raising funds in Southern Africa, and overseeing executions in FDLR 'kangaroo courts.'
4. Maj Alphonse Munyarugendo (59)
Alias Monaco Dollar, a long-serving FDLR member, coordinating fundraising and logistics for terror activities in the SADC region from Maputo, Mozambique. He was among the founders of ALIR, precursor to the FDLR.
5. Faustin Ntirikina (68)
Alias Zigabe Pacifique, a French national of Rwandan origin, found guilty in case No. RP0038/2018/HC/HCI for recruiting youth into terror groups including RUD-Urunana and FLN. He is also accused of masterminding the 2019 Kinigi attacks that killed several civilians.
6. Maj Gen Antoine Hakizimana (54)
Alias Jeva, military chief of CNRDâ€"FLN, accused of planning and financing the Nyaruguru and Kitabi attacks against Rwanda from his base in Bujumbura, Burundi.
7. Eric Munyemana (53)
A Belgian national and vice president of FLN, responsible for fundraising and coordination of terrorist operations, according to FIC intelligence reports.
8. Dr Innocent Biruka (61)
Alias Mitali, secretary general of CNRDâ€"FLN, based in Mulhouse, France.
He was found guilty in the same case as Ntirikina for recruiting youth into the P5 coalition. He also claimed responsibility for the 2018 FLN attack on Yanze model village.
9. Gen Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa (67)
A founding member of the RNC, living in Pretoria, South Africa, and cited as the architect of grenade attacks in Kigali between 2010 and 2013. He is accused of leading the RNC's military wing and coordinating terror financing. Court documents link him to FDLR commanders and the UN Group of Experts report (2010).
10. Dr Emmanuel Hakizimana (62)
A co-founder of RNC, currently in Canada, accused of mobilizing funds and recruiting operatives for RNC and MRCD, another armed opposition group.
11. Abdulkarim Ali Nyarwaya (57)
Alias Dick Nyarwaya, a UK-based British national, accused of fundraising and supporting P5's terror campaigns in collaboration with Kayumba Nyamwasa.
12. Maj Robert Higiro (55)
Alias Gasisi, based in Nairobi, accused of coordinating RNC activities, training recruits, and fundraising for the movement's operations in the region.
13. Frank Ntwali (47)
RNC's representative in Southern Africa, accused of liaising with FDLR and coordinating recruitment and fundraising for RNC's military operations.
14. Ignace Rusagara (39)
Spokesperson for RNC in the United States, accused of promoting FDLR objectives, spreading propaganda, and inciting anti-Rwanda sentiments online.
15. Jean Paul Turayishimiye (53)
A U.S.-based court interpreter and founder of Rwanda Alliance for Change (RACâ€"Urunana).
He is accused of using his YouTube channel East African Daily to incite terrorism, organize fundraising, and recruit members under the P5 umbrella.
16. Gaspard Musabyimana (70)
A Belgium-based businessman and founder of Radio Inkingi and musabyimana.net, accused of funding FDLR propaganda and using his media platforms to spread hate speech and justify terror attacks.
17. Placide Kayumba (44)
Based in Namur, Belgium, accused of forming alliances between FDUâ€"Inkingi and FDLR, and financing terrorism against Rwanda.
18. Augustin Munyaneza (62)
A Brussels-based taxi driver, alleged to be a sympathizer and fundraiser for FDLRâ€"FOCA and P5 activities targeting Rwanda.
19. Michel Niyibizi (69)
A teacher in Tournai, Belgium, accused of coordinating fundraising and sanctioning terror plots on behalf of FDLRâ€"FOCA and P5.
20. Jonathan Musonera (61)
A London-based RNC member, accused of inciting violence and mobilizing funds for RNC's armed operations, as well as publicly supporting FDLR attacks.
21. Dr Theogene Rudasingwa (64)
A Washington-based RNC leader, accused of masterminding grenade attacks in Rwanda (2010â€"2013) and forging the RNCâ€"FDLR collaboration. He is a former senior government official and ambassador.
22. Maj Jacques Kanyamibwa (68)
Based in Toulouse, France, accused of funding terrorism, recruiting online, and participating in the planning of the 2019 Kinigi attacks in Musanze District.
23. Thomas Nahimana (54)
Thomas Nahimana is the President of the ISHEMA Party and operator of the Isi n'Ijuru TV YouTube channel.
He is accused of inciting terrorism and coordinating activities with FDLRâ€"FOCA leaders from his base in Le Havre, France.
24. Christine Coleman Uwizera (53)
A Denver-based pastor and supporter of FLN, accused of inciting violence against Rwanda through her X (Twitter) account, @SOS_Rwanda, and promoting FLN and P5 propaganda.
25. Sylvestre Nduwayezu (53)
Alias Jet Lee, based in Kampala, Uganda, accused of recruiting fighters, coordinating arms purchases, and planning terror attacks in connection with RUD-Urunana and P5.
Officials say the move reflects Rwanda's intensified efforts to disrupt terrorist networks and cut off their financing channels, especially those operating abroad.
Analysts note that many of the named individuals have long been under international scrutiny for links to armed groups operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring states.
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