Rwandese Patriotic Front

The Rwandese Patriotic Front or Rwandan Patriotic Front, abbreviated as RPF, is the current ruling political party of Rwanda, led by President Paul Kagame. It governs in a coalition with other parties.

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Political party - Rwanda - Paul Kagame

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The RPF was founded in 1985 in Uganda. Tutsi refugees from Rwanda had helped overthrow the dictatorship of Milton Obote, but locals resented the presence of the Tutsis in the new Ugandan army. Many of them quit to join the RPF, dedicated to overthrowing the Hutu-led government in Rwanda.

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Uganda - Tutsi - Milton Obote - Hutu

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At the last legislative elections, 30 September 2003, the party won as part of the ruling coalition 33 out of 53 seats.

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Legislative - Elections

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