And Britain? We are Rwanda’s largest bilateral aid donor, with a programme
worth £75 million this year. Unusually, Britain gives Mr Kagame “general
budgetary support”, meaning that £37 million goes straight into his coffers. Andrew
Mitchell, the International Development Secretary, has “delayed” a payment
of £16 million. Given the gravity of the charges, this
inadequate response suggests that Britain is still inhibited by loyalty to
the despot and embarrassment over having favoured him for so long. The idea
that any leader who promotes murder and plunder should receive funding is
abhorrent. Mr Mitchell should cancel aid to Rwanda’s government immediately.
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