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The blocking of the broadcasting is part of the Rwandan government's move to cut ties with France following arrest warrants a French judge issued against top aides alleged to have assassinated the former presidents of Rwanda and Burundi.
In addition to the radio station, the Rwandan government also closed French schools and other institutions. The French ambassador left Rwanda on Saturday, while remaining French officials and staff were gone by Monday night.