Constitutional Reform – 2000

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Constitutional Reform – 2000

2000

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In 2000, the constitutional drafting commission was established and the constitution drafting process began in Rwanda. The participation of citizens in the process was encouraged and, in this regard, the prime minister called on local leaders to play a role in sensitizing and mobilizing the population towards full participation in the ongoing constitution drafting process.1 Regarding the draft constitution, the commission also consulted prisoners and refugees in Tanzania and South Africa. The draft constitution was defined the system of government and was expected to be finished by July 2003.2

  1. “Constitution Needs Participation of All,” Africa News, July 12, 2001.
  2. “New Constitution for Rwanda by July 2003: Report,” Agence France Presse, September 18, 2001