'We need help': Community leader faces alleged threats and intimidation
A member of Sydney's Rwandan community, who attended a public meeting in Sydney in late 2017, said someone affiliated with the Rwandan government had allegedly threatened Mr Zihabamwe's safety.
"The incident was reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which is the most appropriate course of action in these circumstances," the spokesman said. ASIO's submission to the inquiry said that some foreign governments "seek to interfere in diaspora communities to control or quash opposition or dissent deemed to be a threat to their government".
"Others are persuaded or forced to monitor or harass members of their own community who may hold views contrary to those of the governing regimes in their former countries." Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, High Commissioner of The Republic of Rwanda in Australia, said he was not aware of any alleged threats against Australian citizens. "Rwanda and Australia enjoy strong bilateral ties, and thus any issue that might arise would be discussed through existing diplomatic channels," he said.
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