Deputy Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), DCG Rose Muhisoni, has urged individuals released on temporary parole to act responsibly and avoid actions that could land them back in conflict with the law.
Speaking on March 5, 2026, at Nyagatare Correctional Facility, DCG Muhisoni emphasized the importance of reintegrating into Rwandan society and steering clear of criminal activity that could result in re-incarceration.
The appeal comes after a government decision on March 4, 2026, when the Cabinet approved the temporary release of 1,874 prisoners from 14 facilities nationwide. These individuals had previously been sentenced by the courts, and their release was formalized under Ministerial Order No. 001/MOJ/AG/26.
Parolees are legally required to report to local prosecutors within 15 days of release, inform their village, cell, sector, and district authorities of their return, and appear monthly before prosecutors. They must also seek ministerial permission before traveling abroad.
Failure to comply with these rules, committing a new crime, or demonstrating reckless behavior can lead to revocation of parole, with the remainder of the original sentence reinstated. In urgent cases, authorities can immediately re-detain parolees.
Parolees may also submit formal requests to the Minister of Justice to modify or lift conditions attached to their temporary release.
DCG Muhisoni stressed that the success of parole depends on responsible conduct, reminding all released individuals that their reintegration into society is an opportunity to start anew.
