Tuesday, 29 September 2015

[haguruka.com] Re: Rwanda: Nahimana asks why the US wants to deport Munyakazi

"It is clear to me, that there is something the US government and Rwandan authorities have in common, about the 1994 hell over Rwanda. It has nothing to do with justice. And it is what accounts for the deportation of Prof Munyakazi", Celestin Nsengiyumva.

I totally agree with you.

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Something is amiss. If there is no ethnic divide [official government policy; Prof Munyakazi, Father Nahimana], then there was no genocide. It was some sort of national madness. In that case, even the government of Rwanda, while prosecuting genocide deniers, is itself in a situation of genocide denial. And now, Prof Munyakazi is facing a situation of justice denial.
It is clear to me, that there is something the US government and Rwandan authorities have in common, about the 1994 hell over Rwanda. It has nothing to do with justice.And it is what accounts for the deportation of Prof Munyakazi.

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Rwanda: Nahimana asks why the US wants to deport Munyakazi
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Dr. Léopold Munyakazi has been denied an emergency stay of his extradition to Rwanda. Father Thomas Nahima says that this is unjust because Dr. Munyakazi has committed no crime.
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KPFA Weekend News Anchor Sharon Sobotta: Dr. Léopold Munyakazi is in the custody of ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Dr. Léopold Munyakazi, a former French professor at Gaucher collegein Miami, Florida, where he is on the verge of being deported to Rwanda for alleged crimes related to the 1994 massacres that came to be known as the Rwandan Genocide. This week a court denied his request for an emergency stay so that he could complete the appeals process.

The Rwandan government accused Professor Munyakazi of genocide crime after he made several speeches to university audiences in which he said that the Rwandan massacres were not genocide but class conflict.

KPFA's Ann Garrison spoke to Father Thomas Nahimana about the Munyakazi case. Nahimana is a Catholic priest who plans to return from France to Rwanda in 2016 to challenge incumbent President Paul Kagame in the 2017 election.

KPFA/Ann Garrison: Dr. Léopold Munyakazi, a former French professor at Goucher College, is close to being deported from the U.S., back to Rwanda, for giving several speeches in which he described the massacres as class conflict, not ethnic conflict. He said that Rwandans are the same people, speaking the same language and sharing the same culture. So the Hutu Tutsi conflict was really a class divide, not an ethnic divide. What do you think of that?

Father Thomas Nahimana: Yes. I think that I agree with Munyakazi. I agree very much with him. And the division between Hutu and Tutsi, it is not a matter of blood. It is a matter of political and social interests only.

But this is not a sin. This is not a crime. I don't understand why America accepts that Munyakazi has to face the problem that he is facing nowadays.

This is analysis which is good, which is good about our society.

KPFA: Well, when I began to try to understand this, I thought, "You speak the same language. You have the same culture. How am I supposed to understand this Hutu Tutsi divide as ethnic?"

Father Thomas Nahimana at KPFA Radio, September 2015
Nahimana: Yes. The reality is that in our country, we are one people. Yes, we speak the same language. We marry each other, and the problems rise only when there is power to share. The international community must know that really, Hutu and Tutsi, it is not a problem of blood. It is only a problem of economic and political interests only.

KPFA: That would be a really radical change in the way the world thinks about Rwanda because we're commonly told that the U.S. needs to go to war, as in Libya or Syria, to stop genocide, as we failed to in Rwanda. Could you comment on that?

Nahimana: I think the problem of Rwandan Genocide is always complicated because the genocide happened when there was a civil war since four years. So, there was a part who wanted to win the war and to take power. And that part was RPF led by Paul Kagame. They didn't want anyone to intervene to stop that. That's true. They wanted to take power. The international community hasn't any fault. I can say that because we know, by history, that RPF wrote letters to the UN saying that they didn't want anybody to intervene.

When they talk about genocide, they speak only about what happened in the part that was governed by the former government of Habyarimana, but they never talk about what was happening in the part where it was RPF.

KPFA: OK, you're talking about the areas that were RPF territory. The violence and atrocities that took place in territory controlled by the RPF - the winners - that's not reported.

Nahimana: Yes, and we are asking ourselves why the international community continues to keep a blind eye to the atrocities committed by the RPF, and that is a big problem for reconciliation in Rwanda.

KPFA: And that was Father Thomas Nahimana speaking about the extradition case of former Goucher College French professor Dr. Léopold Munyakazi. Munyakazi's lawyer and supporters say that he will not recant his description of the Rwandan massacres as a class conflict because too many lives in the African Great Lakes Region depend on truth being told.

For Pacifica, KPFA and AfrobeatRadio, I'm Ann Garrison.

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[haguruka.com] World Heart Day 2015: Why heart failure is on the rise

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Heart failure: Why the condition is on the rise

By: SOLOMON ASABA

PUBLISHED: September 28, 2015

It is known as death by stealth from pain that comes without warning in many cases leading to sudden death.

That is death by sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack. As Rwanda joins the rest of the world to mark World Heart Day tomorrow, health experts have warned that the places where we live, work and play have an effect on our cardiovascular health.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are on the rise and no one is immune.

"Both adults and the young can have heart problems," says King Faisal Hospital cardiologist, Dr Joseph Mucumbitsi.

Mucumbitsi attributes the rise in CVDs to a set of 'imported' lifestyle habits that have now taken root in homes.

"Unlike our parents who used to eat health foods, mainly fruits and vegetables, people find it convenient to pack fast foods filled with fat and excess sugar without any fruits and vegetables. These foods are highly linked to heart problems such as heart failure," Dr Mucumbitsi says.

An illustration of how a normal heart works. (Net photo)

When heart failure manifests

According to Dr Mucumbitsi, a heart failure will occur if the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, or when the heart cannot fill with enough blood.

A heart failure may also be due to insufficient pumping force through the coronary arteries linked with the heart.

Because the heart is surrounded by three major coronary arteries to supply it with blood and oxygen, when you eat food laden with cholesterol, the inner lumen of these blood vessels becomes clogged with fat.

To counteract this effect, the heart will increase pressure but not forever. Eventually, a blood clot is formed and blood supply to that area will stop. Concomitantly, the heart muscle will stop, a condition known as heart attack or medically termed as coronary thrombosis or myocardial infarction.

Dr Mucumbitsi further points out that when a heart attack occurs, individuals experience severe chest pains behind the breastbone, often radiating towards the left arm.

"If the blockage is not dissolved quickly with medication or treated with an emergency catheter procedure, the area of heart muscle that is not getting enough oxygen will stop working properly and death follows," he warns.

Lifestyle and CVDs

It is believed that most lifestyle diseases are linked to heart problems.

Dr Evarist Ntaganda, the head of cardiovascular diseases at Rwanda Biomedical Centre, says CVDS can result from a combination of other diseases.

"Hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia or other infections, if not detected early, may result into cardiovascular diseases," Dr Ntaganda says.

And not all heart conditions arise from poor lifestyle habits because out of 1,000 heart cases four to eight are acquired from birth (congenital).

According to Dr Ntaganda, congenital and rheumatic heart diseases are among the most pediatric heart cases.

He, however, points out that rheumatic heart diseases arise from infections that have been neglected.

"If streptococcal infections of the throat or other areas are ignored, they may end up causing an inflammation in the heart," Ntaganda says.

Rheumatic acute or chronic heart disorders are common in five to 15-year-olds and arise from rheumatic fever which eventually causes heart valve damage, according to US Mayo clinic.

Dr Mucumbitsi explains the causes of heart failure. (Solomon Asaba)

Managing heart defects

Getting valve damage is not a problem but the challenge is living on drugs for the rest of your life.

Dr Mucumbitsi says those individuals who have valve replacements besides undergoing expensive operations are encouraged to keep taking certain drugs as anticoagulants.

"In situations of valve damage, mechanical valves can be fitted. From valves to medication in situations of heart failure, all heart operations are expensive" he clarifies.

For example, the cheapest drug called streptokinase that has to be administered before six hours elapse but it is rare on the market. The most effective drug known as TPA is more costly and goes for about Rwf1m.

Heart conditions could be expensive to manage but cheaper options exist.

It is believed that with good exercise and less ergonomic stress, the risks for cardiovascular problems would be minimised.

Dr Damascene Gasherebuka, the president of Rwanda physiotherapist association advises that individuals should spend more time exercising through small walks.

"Do not neglect exercise; if you want to remain health engage in walking every day and always ensure to do the right exercises," Dr Gasherebuka says.

He also advises on good feeding habits among other things.

"To remain healthy, ensure that you eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and consume only safe oils," he advises.

Audrey Mutabazi, a food consultant at Gasp Foods, also warns about consumption of fatty foods and red meat products.

"If individuals want to use fats, they should look out for vegetable fats such as olive oil that are free from cholesterol. Concerning meat, white meat should be encouraged since it contains less cholesterol compared to red meats," Mutabazi says.

Severity of cardiovascular diseases

Although coronary heart diseases claim a lot of lives, other cardiovascular problems exist.

Globally, heart disease and stroke claim more lives than any other disease and it is estimated that 17.5 million people died of heart-related cases in 2012.

These deaths represent 31 per cent of all global death burden, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).

From this figure, 7.4 million died from coronary heart disease, whereas 6.7 million died because of stroke.

Pain in the left part of the chest is a sign of a sick heart. (Net photo)

But out of the 16 million deaths under the age of 70 due to non-communicable diseases, 82 per cent live in low and middle income countries and 37 per cent of these are caused by CVDs.

Currently, statistics about CVDs are not available in Rwanda, many patients receive heart surgery each year at King Faisal Hospital.

Experts, however, say since heart attacks usually kill in a short time, most individuals could be dying before being referred to the hospital.

"The figures we have are for those who are referred to the hospital but remember there are those who may die before receiving any kind of medical treatment," Mucumbitsi adds.

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Common heart conditions

Aneurysm: An aneurysm is a bulge or weakness in the wall of a blood vessel. Aneurysms can enlarge over time and may be life threatening if they rupture. They can occur because of high blood pressure or a weak spot in a blood vessel wall. Aneurysms can occur in arteries in any location in your body. The most common sites include the abdominal aorta and the arteries at the base of the brain.

Atherosclerosis: In atherosclerosis the walls of your arteries become thick and stiff because of the build up fatty deposits. The fatty deposits are called plaques. When this happens, the flow of blood is restricted.

Atherosclerosis can happen throughout the body. In the arteries of the heart it is known as coronary artery disease, in the legs, peripheral arterial disease. Atherosclerosis happens over a period of time and its consequences can be grave and include heart attack and stroke.

Peripheral arterial disease:Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerosis, which is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels in the legs. PAD manifests as pain in the legs when walking, which is relieved by rest. If you have PAD you are at greater risk of developing gangrene in your legs.

Angina: Angina manifests as pain in the chest that results from reduced blood supply to the heart (ischemia).

Blood carries oxygen around your body and depriving the heart of oxygen has serious consequences. Angina is caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that supply the heart.

The typical pain of angina is in the chest but it can often radiate to the left arm, shoulder or jaw. If you have angina you will have noticed that the pain is related to exertion and is relieved by rest.

Coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease is also known as ischemic heart disease. It is caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that supply the heart. It is one of the most common forms of heart disease and the leading cause of heart attacks and angina.

Coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease refers to the disease of the arteries to the heart and their resulting complications, such as angina, heart attacks and heart failure.

Cardiomyopathy: Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. Some types of cardiomyopathy are genetic, while others occur because of infection or other reasons that are less well understood. One of the most common types of cardiomyopathy is idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, where the heart is enlarged. Other types include ischemic, loss of heart muscle; dilated, heart enlarged; hypertrophic, heart muscle is thickened.

Valvular heart disease: The heart's valves keep blood flowing through the heart in the right direction. But a variety of conditions can lead to valvular damage. Valves may narrow (stenosis), leak (regurgitation or insufficiency) or not close properly (prolapse). You may be born with valvular disease, or the valves may be damaged by such conditions as rheumatic fever, infections connective tissue disorders, and certain medications or radiation treatments for cancer.

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[haguruka.com] Obama Opens the Door to a Syria Deal With Russia and Iran | Foreign Policy

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Obama Opens the Door to a Syria Deal With Russia and Iran

The president said he is willing to work with the longtime military foes but insisted that Assad must go — eventually.

President Barack Obama said Monday he is willing to work with two longtime military foes — Russia and Iran — to end nearly five years of civil war in Syria but stood firm on U.S. demands that President Bashar al-Assad give up power as a necessary pathway to peace.

Obama's olive branch was the flip side of the uncomfortable new reality he now faces in Syria and Shiite-led states in the Mideast. Russia, one of Assad's longest and strongest benefactors, is boosting its military forces in Syria and doing so with the aid of Iran and even Iraq — a nation the United States has tried to turn into a reliable democratic ally.

"The United States is prepared to work with any nation, including Russia and Iran, to resolve the conflict," Obama said. "We must recognize that there cannot be, after so much bloodshed, so much carnage, a return to the prewar status quo."

In a lengthy address to the U.N. General Assembly, Obama made it clear that the rise of the Islamic State, also known as ISIL, has overtaken the removal of Assad as America's primary national security goal in Syria. He conceded that resolving the crisis would require all the international players, presumably including the United States, to make painful compromises for peace. "Realism dictates that compromise will be required to end the fighting and stomp out ISIL," he said. "But realism also requires a managed transition away from Assad into a new leader and an inclusive government that recognizes there must be an end to the chaos."

Over the last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed fighter jets, attack helicopters, and Russian forces to Syria to shore up Assad. In a CBS News interview that aired Sunday, Putin told journalist Charlie Rose that Russian troops would not participate in any ground operations in Syria — at least for the time being. But, he said, "we are talking about how to intensify our work both with President [Assad] and our partners in other countries."

Putin and Obama are slated to meet for a bilateral meeting late Monday afternoon, but it's far from clear if they will come to any agreement or precisely what they plan to discuss.

For weeks, Russian diplomats signaled hope that Obama and Putin would meet during the summit, a proposal that was greeted with U.S. skepticism. However, last week, U.S. officials announced the meeting would occur and focus primarily on Ukraine and Russia's responsibility in fostering a cease-fire there.

But Moscow has its own plans. Kremlin officials said Monday's meeting would be on Syria, where Russia has sought to assert itself more aggressively diplomatically and militarily.

"Of course, the primary topic will be Syria," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters last week. Pressed on whether Ukraine would come up, Peskov said, "Well, if time allows."

In a retort, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said "there will be time" for Ukraine — although he doubted any "major announcement" would come from the meeting.

Over the last week, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has held talks on Syria with key allies, including Britain, Germany, France, and Saudi Arabia. He has also met with Iran and Russia's top diplomats. In a joint press conference Sunday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Kerry said it is "critical" that the United States and Russia coordinate their military efforts in Syria and that a larger diplomatic agreement is reached.

"This is the beginning of a genuine effort to see if there is a way to deconflict, but also to find a way forward that will be effective in keeping a united, secular Syria that can be at peace and stable again without foreign troops present, and that's our hope," Kerry said.

Over the weekend, Iraq caught the Obama administration by surprise, announcing an intelligence-sharing agreement with Iran and Russia to coordinate military operations against the Islamic State and other extremist organizations.

The move comes as the West announced its own plans to step up military activities in Syria.

On Sunday, French President François Hollande announced that French fighter jets had carried out their first airstrikes against a purported Islamic State training camp near Deir al-Zor.

Speaking to reporters Sunday at U.N. headquarters, Hollande said France would not send ground forces into Syria. But he defended France's entry into the conflict, saying it was acting in self-defense to stop Syria-based extremists from planning attacks against France.

"France struck in Syria this morning an Islamic State training camp which threatened the security of our country," he said. "What we want is to know what is being prepared against us and what is being done against the Syrian population."

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, meanwhile, voiced frustration that world powers had been unwilling so far to coordinate efforts to promote peace in Syria.

"Four years of diplomatic paralysis by the Security Council and others have allowed the crisis to spin out of control," Ban said at the opening U.N. General Assembly debate. "The battle is also being driven by regional powers and rivalries. Weapons and money flowing into the country are fueling the fire."

Ban said five nations — Russia, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey — were key to fostering a settlement in Syria. "But as long as one side will not compromise with the other, it is futile to expect change on the ground," he said.

Russia's latest actions in Syria has fueled criticism of Obama's Syria strategy from congressional critics. Sen. John McCain, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Russia's intelligence-sharing agreement with Iraq, a U.S. ally, "is a dramatic example of the diminution of … American influence in the region, particularly in Iraq."

"Look, we are reacting to Russian activities in Syria, in the region, and that's because we have no strategy," McCain told MSNBC on Monday. "We are surprised when Vladimir Putin exercises what is a very clear strategy, and that is to increase his influence in the region, preserve his port in the Mediterranean, and also make sure that Bashar al-Assad stays in power or a protégé of Bashar al-Assad, who he can control."

Stepping back from the problems in the Middle East, Obama also repeatedly criticized Russia for its actions in Ukraine, where a shaky but often violated cease-fire exists between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists. "Consider Russia's annexation of Crimea and further aggression in eastern Ukraine," Obama said. "We cannot stand by when the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a nation is flagrantly violated."

"If that happens without consequence in Ukraine, it could happen to any nation gathered here today," he added. "That is the basis of the sanctions that the United States and our partners impose on Russia. It is not a desire to return to a cold war."

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"Ce dont j’ai le plus peur, c’est des gens qui croient que, du jour au lendemain, on peut prendre une société, lui tordre le cou et en faire une autre."

“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”

“The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish.”

“I have loved justice and hated iniquity: therefore I die in exile."

“Uwigize agatebo ayora ivi”. Ubutegetsi bukugira agatebo ukariyora uko bukeye n’uko bwije.

"Ce dont j’ai le plus peur, c’est des gens qui croient que, du jour au lendemain, on peut prendre une société, lui tordre le cou et en faire une autre."

“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”

“The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish.”

“I have loved justice and hated iniquity: therefore I die in exile."

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