| Organisation | Democratic Liberation Forces of Rwanda |
| Alternate Name | Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda |
| Abbreviation | FDLR |
| Parent | Political Parties of DRC; Political Parties of Rwanda |
| u.r.l. | http://www.fdlr.org/ |
| Ignace.Murwanashyaka@gmx.net; fdlrse@yahoo.fr; fdlr@gmx.net; fdlr@optonline.net | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Location | Rwanda Unknown |
| Address | |
| Postal Address | |
| Telephone | 201-794-6542; 0049 176 620 37 246 (Germany) |
| Management u.r.l. | |
| Fax | 201-794-6542 |
| Sector | Armed Groups - General |
| Organisation Type | African NGO |
| Status | Established 2000 |
| Stated Role | The FDLR is a rebel group opposed to the Rwandan government but operating mainly in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The FDLR defines itself as a political and military organisation with the aim to liberate the Rwanda. It also claims to be the voice of the ethnic groups Hutu and Twa (Batwa). |
| Activities | The objectives of the FDLR are to: -End wars and establish peace in Rwanda and the region; -Establish a regime based on universal principles of rule of law, multiparty system of democracy, free and honest elections organised on the basis of one man = one vote principle, as well as republican values; -Promote moral values with strict respect of life and human dignity, honesty, truth, freedom, individual emancipation, equality, justice, respect, brotherhood, confidence, and interdependence among the Rwandan people; -Work for national reconciliation and reconstruction and for social and economic development of the country; -Establish the truth on the Rwandan tragedy, in order to punish the culprits and to rehabilitate all victims without distinction; -Promote peace as well as co-operation between Rwanda, the neighbouring nations, and the International Community; -Ensure good management of public property. |
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| Notes |
| Current Positions | |||
| Position | Name | From | To |
| President of FDLR | Dr. Ignace Murwanashyaka | 2007 | |
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| Donor | From | To | Budget ($) | Note |
| Links to Related Organisations |
| Immediate Parents | Political Parties of DRC |
| Political Parties of Rwanda |
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| Record last updated on 31 JUL 2008 |