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Obligations of Private Parties
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(2) Every Rwandan has the duty to defy superior orders if they constitute a serious and obvious violation of human rights and freedoms. (Art. 49) - Kinyarwanda
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(2) Buri Munyarwanda afite inshingano yo kudakurikiza amabwiriza ahawe n’umutegeka mu gihe ayo mabwiriza abangamiye ku buryo bukomeye kandi bugaragara uburenganzira n’ubwisanzure bwa muntu. (Ingingo ya 49) - French
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(2) Tout Rwandais a le devoir de refuser de se soumettre aux ordres de ses supérieurs si ces ordres constituent une violation grave et manifeste des droits de l’homme et des libertés. (Art. 49)
Obligations of Private Parties
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(3) Freedom and security shall be guaranteed to each individual, subject to respect for the rights of others and the higher interests of the State.
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(3) La liberté et la sécurité sont garanties à chaque individu dans le respect des droits d'autrui et de l'intérêt supérieur de l'Etat.
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