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U.S. pastor arrested, deported by Rwanda
By AT editor - 8 October 2019 at 4:00 am
U.S. pastor arrested, deported by Rwanda

In Rwanda, authorities say a Christian pastor from the United States arrested while in Kigali despite the ban on his radio station and ministry has been deported.

The Rwandan Directorate General for Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) confirmed to New Times that Gregg Schoof was declared a prohibited immigrant and not permitted to stay in Rwanda. He was arrested earlier Monday while planning a press conference to discuss his ministry and legal battles.

Schoof then said his family planned a move to neighboring Uganda but he was believed to be deported to the U.S.
https://africatimes.com/2019/10/08/u-s-pastor-arrested-deported-by-rwanda/

Good riddance!

The regulator, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) in April last year withdrew the radio station's license after Schoof failed to comply with sanctions that arose from a controversial sermon that was aired on the station that denigrated women.

The sermon, in which a presenter on the radio and evangelist Nicolas Niyibikora, denigrated women referring to them as evil, was aired on January 29, 2018.

The sermon was condemned by human rights organisations, including several associations that promote women empowerment.