The Liberal Party (Kinyarwanda: Ishyaka riharanira Ukwishyira Ukizana kwa Buri Muntu, literal translation: “Party for Equality for Everyone”; French: Parti Libéral, PL) is a liberal political party in Rwanda led by Prosper Higiro.
History
The party was established in 1991.[1] Although it refused to join the government formed by Sylvestre Nsanzimana later in the year, it joined Dismas Nsengiyaremye's government in April 1992.[2] As a result of its involvement with government,[2] and efforts by associates of President Juvénal Habyarimana,[1] the party split into pro- and anti-government factions.
In 2007 Protais Mitali was elected leader of the party.[2] A dispute over the conduct of the elections led to two MPs and five officials being expelled from the party.[2] The 2008 parliamentary elections saw the party's vote share fall to 7.5% as it was reduced to four seats.
