National Intelligence and Security Service (Rwanda)
| Types | government organization  |
|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda |
The National Intelligence and Security Agency is a Rwandan security and intelligence agency created in 1994 by the Republic of Rwanda following the genocide against the Tutsi.[1]
Creation[edit]
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISS) of Rwanda was created in 1994 by the Rwandan Patriotic Front after it took power following the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994.[1]
Aims[edit]
The aims of NISS in 1994 were to monitor and protect Rwandese interest supportive to country development in different field. As of 2024[update], aims at tracing suspected perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.[1]
Presence[edit]
As of 2024[update], in addition to its presence in Rwanda, NISS was present in Eastern Africa, Belgium and the United States.[1]
Human rights violations[edit]
In 2011, according to Amnesty International and the Rwandan League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights, NISS was responsible for forced disappearances.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Network on Intelligence and Security Practices in African Countries, University of Glasgow, 2024, Wikidata Q124496268, archived from the original on 11 February 2024
- ^ Rwanda (PDF), United States Department of State, 2011, Wikidata Q124496192, archived (PDF) from the original on 29 April 2023