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Rwanda: Rwanda has been ranked part the safest nations in the world

2015/09/29

Rwanda has been ranked part the safest nations in the world that provide conducive atmosphere to people who walk alone at night, according to the Gallup World Law and Order 2015 Statement.

Gallup's Law and Order Index is a worldwide measure that gauges people's sense of personal security in their neighbourhoods and their personal experiences with crime and law enforcement.

The statement released on Friday named Rwanda part few nations globally that have tightened safety and security of citizens hence enabling people to freely walk alone at night.

According to the survey Singapore, topped the international poll with an in general Law and Order Index of 91, ahead of Hong Kong, Norway, Spain and Rwanda in that order. Rwanda scored 85 % in the world ranking.

Venezuela scored 22 % and came last in the ranking making the country insecure for people who walk alone at night.

The higher the index score, the higher the proportion of residents in a country who feel safe.

Rwanda Internal Security Minister, Musa Fazil Harerimana says that the country is fasten and safe for everybody, both citizens and non citizens.

"The safety and tranquillity in our country speak for themselves. Either at night or during the day, anytime, anywhere in Rwanda, there is maximum security for people," he noted.

The statement is based on additional than 142,000 interviews with adults in 141 nations in 2014. For one of the measurements, respondents were asked: "Do you feel safe walking alone at night in the city or area where you live?"

The Gallup's World National of Mind 2012 statement ranked Rwanda the safest country to live in Africa.

The small central African country topped the inventory of nations where citizens are most likely to feel safe, at 92 %, followed by Niger, at 84 %.

Rwanda has been on several occasions ranked part developing nations in the world that are dynamic performers at the same time as it comes to social and economic increase.

Rwanda is the fifth major contributor of peacekeepers worldwide.

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