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
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
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
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
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
- ^ 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