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F1 accused of giving ‘sportswashing prize’ to Rwanda with African Grand Prix

Formula 1 has confirmed a decade-long agreement to host a Grand Prix in Rwanda, with plans to build a new racing facility in Bugesera. This move marks the sport's first return to the African continent since the 1993 event in South Africa.

However, the announcement has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International, which labels the partnership as a tool for the Rwandan government to improve its global reputation despite serious allegations regarding human rights abuses and regional military involvement. The organization specifically highlighted concerns over the treatment of citizens and the government's alleged support for the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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