I am going to fight Kagame's government at any cost

Politician Paul Rusesabagina, who is in opposition to the government of Rwanda, says that he is going to mobilize a large number of those opposed to the Rwandan government to change the regime in that country.

This statement was made by Paul Rusesabagina during a speech he delivered last week in Brussels, the capital of Belgium.

The interview took place in one of the most prestigious hotels in Brussels, where security was tightly managed by his vigilant supporters. Each attendee had to present an invitation and identify who invited them, including journalists.

In a two-hour conversation, Paul Rusesabagina told his guests that regardless of the circumstances, a new coalition of opponents to the Rwandan government will emerge, committed to using all means necessary to effect change in Rwanda.

Responding to a question from one of the participants, he said:

"You know that they imprisoned me and kidnapped me. So now, even if I lose my head, I don't want to leave politics. That is why all the power of dialogue, elections, and even force, if necessary, will be used. In the coming days, we will launch our platform [forum], and you will see that we have more power than others.”

Paul Rusesabagina, however, refrained from disclosing the new name of the militant group and its potential members, although he confirmed that it is composed of opposition to the Rwandan government, both inside and outside the country.

Paul Rusesabagina had announced his resignation from politics when he was released by the government of Rwanda.

However, after the interview, he told BBC Gahuzaamiyango that it was merely a temporary break.

"Actually, I did not give up on politics; rather, there were directives for me. I was supposed to take a political leave to rest, as I had been tortured in prison. I needed to take a short break, so now I am going to fight the Kigali government through this platform [the forum]."

"We are with the politicians who are in Rwanda, but I am not naming them for their safety... and all those outside who disagree with the government of Rwanda are with us, and soon you will know our name."

On the question of whether the group opposing the Rwandan government will use the electoral process to gain power, Paul Rusesabagina said in a loud voice that all methods are possible.

"If you object to the applause, it is necessary to enforce it, but our goal is the process of democracy and dialogue, and we are many; that is, Rwandans need us to save them, and we will soon achieve it."

Rusesabagina concluded by saying that he is sure he will be harmed by the Rwandan government because of that statement, where he expressed suspicion that he could be killed, but he continued to say that he is not afraid because he knows he is supported both inside and outside of Rwanda.