Edwin Musoni

A compelling and well-researched analysis by Minister @DrDamascene. Analysis written based on Prof. Filip Reyntjens’ own writings and statements for the sake of clarity, honesty and scientific objectivity. Minister Bizimana writes: "Even though Reyntjens appears confident, he does not stand by his choices when questioned about his bias against academic requirements. He resorts to slander and intimidation by insulting those who point out his mistakes, calling them 'RPF fanatics', 'idiots', 'stupid', 'poor', 'ridiculous', 'trolls', etc. (...) he plays the victim by arguing that people are attacking him personally rather than his arguments. However, it is impossible to understand an author's ideas without knowing his personality and motivations, and without examining his intellectual capacity. In this case, the fundamental question concerns the credibility of Reyntjens' expertise on Rwanda, a country he describes himself as an 'expert', an 'opportunist' and a 'political activist', even though, as indicated above, he has not set foot there for more than thirty years. He publishes on the basis of unreliable information gathered mostly on social media, which comes from perpetrators of genocide against the Tutsi, whom he has associated with in the past, their sympathizers, or 'opponents' who have left Rwanda, often for reasons related to crimes they committed there." newtimes.co.rw/article/39888… (Part 1 of the entire article that was first published in Dialogue Review, Special Edition No 211, "Peace in the Great Lakes Region: An Analytical Essay.")