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F1 Adds Rwanda Race to Sportswashing List
F1's next race in Rwanda joins list of countries with human rights abuses.
In brief
F1's next race in Rwanda joins list of countries with human rights abuses. Formula 1 plans a 2030s race in Rwanda despite its government's war crimes and backing of armed groups in Congo. Originally reported by RaceFans.
F1 plans Rwanda race
Formula 1 claims it will host a grand prix in Rwanda at some time in the 'early 2030s'.
Rwanda's human rights record
Paul Kagame's government has murdered and tortured Rwandans and backs M23 in Congo which commits war crimes.
Criticism of F1's choice
Reader Ibex says adding Rwanda to F1's list of host countries ignores its human rights abuses.
What matters most
Formula 1 plans a 2030s race in Rwanda despite its government's war crimes and backing of armed groups in Congo.
