Aimable Karasira is in the news after dying in police custody in Rwanda, sparking calls for an independent probe; he was a Kinyarwanda YouTube commentator.
Aimable Karasira has died in Kigali while due to be released, after an overdose of his prescribed medicine. Authorities say the death occurred after pre-release procedures; Human Rights Watch and other groups are urging an independent investigation into possible abuse and state harassment surrounding his detention and trial.